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Easy Taco Cups

These Easy Taco Cups are a fun, portable twist on traditional tacos, perfect for parties or quick weeknight meals. Easy to customize with your favorite toppings!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the taco filling
  • 1 lb ground beef (I used 90/10)
  • 1 14.5 oz canned petite diced tomatoes (drained)
  • ½ piece white onion, diced
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
For assembly
  • 24 pieces wonton wrappers (2 per cup)
  • cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings
  • sour cream
  • guacamole
  • chopped cilantro
  • diced tomatoes

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F and spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until they are tender.
  3. Add the ground beef and season with the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the canned tomatoes and continue cooking until most of the liquid is absorbed, about another 5-7 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Place one wonton wrapper in the center of each muffin cup, pressing down gently.
  2. Add a small layer of cheese on top, followed by another wonton wrapper. Press down again.
  3. Spoon roughly one tablespoon of the ground beef mixture into each cup and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 13-17 minutes or until the wontons are golden and crispy. Check around the 10-minute mark.
Serving
  1. Run a knife around the edge of each cup to pop them out and add your favorite toppings before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to keep them crispy.