Description
Crunchy Taco Cups are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional tacos. These individual-sized taco cups are made with wonton wrappers, seasoned beef, cheese, and all your favorite taco toppings baked to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 2/3 cup water
Taco Cups:
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard muffin tin.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble taco cups: Press wonton wrappers into muffin cups. Add beef mixture and cheese. Repeat layers. Bake until golden and crispy.
- Top and serve: Let cool for 5 minutes. Top each taco cup with lettuce, tomatoes, olives, sour cream, and cilantro.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
