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Muffin Tin Wonton Taco Cups

Wonton Taco Cups are an awesome party food idea or appetizer! These crispy and crunchy cups are made with wonton wrappers that are baked in a muffin tin. They are then filled with taco favorites like seasoned beef, cheese, tomato, olives, and sour cream.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword taco, taco cups, wonton tacos
Servings 24 wonton cups
Calories 116cal
Author Muffin Tin Recipes
Cost $7

Equipment

  • 12-count standard size muffin tin (X2)
  • conventional oven
  • skillet
  • tin can (or similar type container to collect grease)
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • slotted spoon
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 48 wonton wrappers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil spray
  • 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
  • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
  • ¾ cup tomatoes diced
  • ¼ cup black olives
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • cup sour cream
  • ½Ø cup shredded cheddar

Instructions

  • Add ground beef & taco seasoning to a skillet, and cook the beef on medium-high heat until it browns. 
  • Drain excess grease from pan. 
  • Set beef aside and preheat oven to 350°F. 
  • Add wonton wrappers (2 each) to muf°fin tins. You might have to do two rounds depending on your oven capacity. 
  • Spray (or brush) the wonton wrappers with olive oil spray.
  • Bake the empty wrappera for 8 minutes on the center rack. Repeat another batch if needed.
  • Chop all your veggies and prepare toppings. 
  • Add the seasoned meat, cheese, and toppings to the cups. Enjoy!

Notes

Optional Heated Meat and Cheese

You can also warm the meat and melt the cheese. To do this, add wontons to a baking sheet. Fill with meat and cheese and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes in a preheated 350 degrees Fahrenheit oven. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 116cal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg