Taco Cups

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These taco cups are a fun, easy way to enjoy classic taco flavors in a crispy handheld bite. Made with wonton wrappers, seasoned ground beef, salsa, and melted cheddar, they bake up golden and crunchy in about 25 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or game day appetizers.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings: servings (cups)

Author: Krista Teigen

Equipment

1 Muffin Tin

Ingredients

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

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the onion and a sprinkle of salt. Cook for a few minutes until softened. Add in the beef and taco seasoning, and cook until browned. Stir in the salsa.
½ tbsp olive oil, ½ onion, 1 lb. ground beef, 1 packet taco seasoning, 1 cup salsa
Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Line each muffin cup with a wonton wrapper, pressing it into the bottom and sides.
24 wonton wrappers
Spoon half of the ground beef mixture into each cup. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Press another wonton wrapper on top of the cheese layer. Then, add another layer of ground beef and cheese.
Bake for 12-13 minutes until the wonton cups are crispy and golden brown.
Top the shells with a dollop of sour cream, chopped tomatoes, chopped green onion, and chopped cilantro.
sour cream, 2 roma tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped green onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Notes

If you’re making these for a party, you can bake the taco cups and keep them warm in a 200°F oven until ready to serve.
Set out bowls of toppings like diced tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, sour cream, or avocado so everyone can customize their taco cups.

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