Mini Taco Cups in Wonton (Printable Version)

Crispy wonton cups filled with seasoned beef or turkey, melted cheese and fresh toppings—ready in 35 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein

01 - 8.8 oz ground beef or ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 small tomato, diced (optional)
04 - 1/2 cup canned corn kernels, drained (optional)

→ Spices & Flavor

05 - 1 packet (approx. 1 oz) taco seasoning mix
06 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
07 - 2 tbsp water

→ Bases & Shells

08 - 12 wonton wrappers

→ Cheese

09 - 3/4 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

→ Toppings (optional)

10 - 1/4 cup sour cream
11 - 1/4 cup finely shredded lettuce
12 - 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
13 - 2 tbsp sliced green onions
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
02 - Press a single wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, moulding the wrapper so the edges fold up to create a small cup.
03 - Warm a skillet over medium heat, add the ground meat and chopped onion, and cook until the meat is browned and the onion is softened, about 5–6 minutes; drain any excess fat.
04 - Return the skillet to medium-low heat, stir in the tomato paste, taco seasoning and water, and simmer 2–3 minutes until the mixture thickens; fold in diced tomato and corn if using.
05 - Spoon the seasoned meat evenly into the prepared wonton cups, topping each mound with a sprinkle of shredded cheese.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven 10–12 minutes, until wonton edges are crisp and cheese is melted and lightly browned.
07 - Allow cups to cool slightly, remove them from the tin, then finish with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, green onions, cilantro and a dollop of sour cream as desired; serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They’re bite-sized wonders that somehow impress even picky eaters and secret snackers.
  • This recipe is endlessly adaptable—its likely you already have half the ingredients on hand.
02 -
  • If you overfill the wonton cups, they’ll collapse and fuse to the tray—less is definitely more.
  • Cheese straight from a block melts silkier than bagged shreds, making everything hold together in the tastiest way.
03 -
  • Spritz the wonton wrappers lightly with oil for even crispier results.
  • A teaspoon of chipotle paste in the filling ups the smoky flavor without overpowering the rest.
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