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Taco Cups: The Ultimate Guide to Perfect Mini Tacos

Discover how to make the best Taco Cups! This easy recipe uses wonton wrappers and a muffin tin to create crispy, delicious mini tacos filled with seasoned ground beef. Perfect for appetizers, parties, or a fun family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 wonton wrappers Using two per cup makes them sturdier
  • 1 lb lean ground beef 85/15 or 90/10 works best
  • 1 packet taco seasoning About 2 tablespoons
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup salsa or water To add moisture to the filling
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, jalapeños

Equipment

  • 1 12-cup muffin tin
  • 1 Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Gently press one wonton wrapper into each cup.
  2. Bake the empty wonton wrappers for 5-7 minutes, until lightly golden and crispy.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease. Add the onion, garlic, and taco seasoning, and cook for 2-3 minutes more.
  4. Spoon the beef mixture into each pre-baked wonton cup. Top generously with shredded cheese.
  5. Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for 5-8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the wonton edges are golden brown.
  6. Let cool for a minute before removing from the tin. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalProtein: 8gFat: 6gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: For extra crispy cups, use two wonton wrappers per muffin cup, staggering the corners.
Tip 2: Shred your own cheese from a block for the best melting results.
Tip 3: The seasoned meat filling can be made up to 2 days in advance to save time.
Keyword muffin tin tacos,taco bites,taco cups,wonton taco cups

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