Wonton Taco Cups (Printer-Friendly)

Golden wonton cups loaded with seasoned beef, salsa, and cheese, perfect for easy gatherings or weeknight meals.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meat and Seasoning

01 - 1 pound ground beef (80/20 or 90/10 fat ratio)
02 - 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
03 - ½ cup chunky salsa (e.g., mild Herdez salsa)
04 - ½ tablespoon olive oil (optional, for lean beef)

→ Wrapper and Cheese

05 - 24 wonton wrappers
06 - 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

→ Optional Toppings

07 - Diced tomatoes
08 - Sour cream
09 - Diced red onion
10 - Chopped cilantro
11 - Taco sauce

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (omit if beef is fatty). Add ground beef, breaking into crumbles, and cook until browned.
03 - Drain excess grease, then stir in taco seasoning and chunky salsa. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Line each muffin cup with two overlapping wonton wrappers, arranging at angles to cover the cup completely.
05 - Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture into each wonton cup.
06 - Bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until wonton wrappers are toasted and lightly browned.
07 - Immediately top each baked cup with shredded Mexican cheese to allow it to melt.
08 - Garnish with desired toppings such as diced tomatoes, sour cream, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, or taco sauce.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Use oil only if using lean meat to prevent sticking.
02 - Do not add water to taco seasoning; salsa provides sufficient moisture.
03 - Leftover cups keep best in an airtight container for 2-3 days; reheat in oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
04 - Wonton wrappers can be substituted with egg roll or spring roll wrappers but may require adjusted cooking time.

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