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Delicious taco cups filled with meat, cheese, and fresh toppings served on a plate.

Taco Cups

These Taco Cups are a delightful explosion of flavor wrapped in crispy wonton wrappers, perfect for parties or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 package wonton wrappers
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • as needed cooking spray to prevent sticking
Optional Toppings
  • as desired sour cream
  • as desired salsa
  • as desired lettuce
  • as desired tomatoes

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain the excess fat.
  3. Add the taco seasoning to the beef and mix according to the package instructions.
  4. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  5. Place a wonton wrapper in each muffin cup, pressing down to form a cup shape.
  6. Fill each cup with a spoonful of the seasoned beef and top with cheddar cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the wonton wrappers are crispy and golden brown.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
  3. Serve with optional toppings like sour cream, salsa, lettuce, and tomatoes.

Notes

Leftover Taco Cups can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for about 2 months. Reheat in the oven before serving. Suggestions for variations include using ground turkey, lentils, or adding jalapeños for heat.