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Taco-Cups-Recipe

Taco Cups

These Taco Cups offer a delightful twist on traditional tacos, featuring crispy wonton wrappers filled with seasoned ground beef, rich salsa, and melted cheese. Perfect for a quick dinner or a fun appetizer at gatherings, this recipe is effortless, satisfying, and packed with flavor.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 1 lb. ground beef sub for ground turkey or ground chicken
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (3 tbsp)
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • 2 roma tomatoes chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and a sprinkle of salt, cooking until softened.
  3. Add ground beef and taco seasoning, cooking until browned, then stir in salsa.
  4. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Line each muffin cup with a wonton wrapper, pressing it into the bottom and sides.
  5. Fill each cup with half of the ground beef mixture, then sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
  6. Place another wonton wrapper on top of the cheese layer, followed by an additional layer of ground beef and cheese.
  7. Bake for 12-13 minutes until the wonton cups are crispy and golden brown.
  8. Top with a dollop of sour cream, chopped tomatoes, green onion, and cilantro.

Notes

Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a healthier option.
Experiment with additional toppings like jalapeños or diced avocados.
These cups are perfect for parties and can be made ahead of time.

  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg