Description
These savory baked taco cups feature seasoned ground beef, diced tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese all packed into crispy wonton wrappers. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a fun twist on taco night.
Ingredients
24 wonton wrappers (2 per cup)
1 lb ground beef (90/10 recommended)
1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
1¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ white onion, diced
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro, chopped tomatoes, green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until tender.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until browned, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in the drained diced tomatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes until most of the liquid evaporates.
- Press one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup and sprinkle with a little cheese. Layer a second wonton wrapper on top, pressing gently.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the beef mixture into each cup and top with more shredded cheese.
- Bake for 13–17 minutes, until the wrappers are golden and crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Let the taco cups cool slightly, then add desired toppings and serve.
Notes
Swap ground beef with ground turkey or shredded chicken for a lighter option.
Use black beans and corn for a vegetarian version.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicier variation.
Mix up the cheese by using Monterey Jack or pepper jack.
Top with crushed tortilla chips before baking for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
