Mini Taco Cups

Transform your taco night with these irresistibly crunchy and flavorful Mini Taco Cups! Perfectly portioned and brimming with seasoned ground beef (or your protein of choice), these bite-sized delights are baked to crispy perfection in wonton wrappers, making them a fun and creative twist on traditional tacos. Each cup is layered with gooey melted cheese and topped with fresh ingredients like juicy chopped tomatoes, crisp shredded lettuce, and creamy sour cream, letting you customize to your heart's content. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, they’re an ideal appetizer for parties, game days, or family dinners. Whether you’re serving them as a snack or a meal, these Mini Taco Cups are a surefire crowd-pleaser that pack all the bold flavors of classic tacos into a handheld, fuss-free treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 0.5 pound ground beef (or ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternative)
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend cheese)
• 24 pieces wonton wrappers
• 0.5 cup chopped tomatoes
• 0.5 cup shredded lettuce
• 0.5 cup sour cream (optional for topping)
• 0.25 cup sliced black olives (optional for topping)
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.

Step 2

In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes).

Step 3

Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is evenly coated and the liquid has mostly evaporated. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Place one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, pressing it down gently to form a base. Add a second wonton wrapper rotated 90 degrees on top of the first to create a layered cup shape.

Step 5

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the taco meat mixture into each wonton cup.

Step 6

Top each cup with a sprinkle of shredded cheese.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the wonton wrappers are golden brown and crisp, and the cheese is melted.

Step 8

Remove the taco cups from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes. Carefully lift them out of the muffin tin using a fork or small spatula.

Step 9

Top each taco cup with your desired toppings, such as chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, sliced black olives, and chopped cilantro.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	950.9 grams (950.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1848

Total Fat 112.60g	144%
Saturated Fat 56.40g	282%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 361mg	120%
Sodium 4970mg	216%
Total Carbohydrate 114.00g	41%
Dietary Fiber 8.40g	30%
Total Sugars 8.60g
Protein 89.90g	180%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 1085mg	83%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 1448mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.4%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 24.9%