Easy Taco Cups
These are a quick, crispy, crowd-pleasing appetizer or dinner made with wonton wrappers, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes and endlessly customizable, they’re perfect for parties, game day, or busy weeknights when you need something fast and fun.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1½ cups shredded cheese cheddar, Mexican blend, or Colby Jack
- Seasonings & Flavor Base
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade equivalent
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Pantry Staples
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Press one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup.
- Pre-Bake the Shells
- Bake wonton wrappers for 5–7 minutes, until lightly golden and crisp.
- Cook the Filling
- While shells bake, cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and a splash of water.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble
- Spoon seasoned beef evenly into each wonton cup.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake
- Return to oven and bake 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve
- Cool for 2–3 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Add toppings just before serving.
Notes
- Pre-baking the wonton wrappers is key to keeping the bottoms crispy.
- Don’t overfill the cups—this helps them release easily.
- Drain beef well to avoid soggy shells.