Taco Bites Party Cups (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy wonton cups layered with seasoned beef, cheese, lettuce, and fresh toppings in every bite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Shells

01 - 24 wonton wrappers
02 - Cooking spray

→ Filling

03 - 1 lb lean ground beef
04 - 2 tbsp taco seasoning mix
05 - 2 tbsp water

→ Toppings

06 - 12 tbsp shredded fiesta blend cheese
07 - 1 cup shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
08 - 6 tbsp guacamole
09 - 3 tbsp sour cream
10 - 6 tsp pico de gallo

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Lightly coat a standard muffin tin with cooking spray. Place one wonton wrapper in each cup, then layer a second wrapper on top, staggering the points. Press firmly against the walls and bottom to create nests.
02 - Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 10 minutes until the shells are crisp and golden at the edges. Remove and cool slightly.
03 - Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring to break it up until fully browned with no pink remaining.
04 - Reduce heat to low, add taco seasoning and water to the beef. Stir and simmer for several minutes to blend flavors thoroughly.
05 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of seasoned beef into each baked wonton shell to maintain crispness.
06 - Add 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese atop the beef in each cup, allowing it to melt from the residual heat.
07 - Sprinkle shredded lettuce evenly over each cup, add a dollop of guacamole, followed by sour cream, and finish with a teaspoon of pico de gallo.
08 - Present the taco bites warm to preserve the crisp texture of the wonton shells and the freshness of toppings.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - For maximum crunch, fill the wonton cups immediately before serving. Store baked cups and cooked beef separately to prevent sogginess.