Taco Cups

Taco Cups are a fun and delicious twist on traditional tacos, perfect for parties, game nights, or a family-friendly meal. These bite-sized delights are made by layering wonton wrappers, refried beans, seasoned taco meat, and cheddar cheese in muffin cups, then baking them to golden perfection. Top them with your favorite taco fixings like sour cream, diced tomatoes, and guacamole for an irresistible, customizable treat.

Tips:

1. Wonton Wrappers: Ensure the wonton wrappers are pressed firmly into the muffin cups to create a sturdy base for the fillings.
2. Meat Options: Feel free to substitute ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or even a vegetarian meat alternative.
3. Layering: For an extra cheesy experience, sprinkle a little cheese between the layers of meat and beans.
4. Serving: Let the taco cups cool slightly before removing from the tin to ensure they hold their shape.
5. Toppings: Get creative with your toppings – add sliced jalapeños, olives, or shredded lettuce for extra flavor and crunch.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 24 wonton wrappers
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Optional toppings: sour cream, diced tomatoes, cilantro, onion, guacamole

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.

1. Prepare Taco Meat:

• Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
• Add the taco seasoning mix and the amount of water specified on the package. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, then set aside.

1. Assemble Taco Cups:

• Place a wonton wrapper in the bottom of each muffin cup, pressing it down and up the sides.
• Add about 1 tablespoon of refried beans on top of each wonton wrapper.
• Top with 1 tablespoon of taco meat, then 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese.
• Repeat the layers with another wonton wrapper, refried beans, taco meat, and cheese.

1. Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the wonton wrappers are golden brown and crispy.

1. Cool and Serve:

• Allow the taco cups to cool slightly in the pan before removing them.
• Top with your favorite taco toppings such as sour cream, diced tomatoes, cilantro, onions, or guacamole.

These Taco Cups are a crowd-pleaser and easy to make, offering a fun and portable way to enjoy all the delicious flavors of tacos in a crispy wonton shell. Perfect for any gathering or casual dinner!