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Easy Mini Taco Cupcakes with Zesty Beef & Cheese

Rose
Easy Mini Taco Cupcakes with Zesty Beef & Cheese are crispy wonton cups layered with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and zesty tomatoes with green chiles. Baked until golden and bubbly, they’re a fun, handheld twist on tacos—perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or game day snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 24 taco cups
Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • mixing spoon
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (about 2–3 tablespoons)
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese
  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • nonstick cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning and drained diced tomatoes with green chiles. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened and well combined. Remove from heat.
  • Lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Press one wonton wrapper into the bottom of each muffin cup to form a shell.
  • Add about 1 tablespoon of taco filling to each cup and sprinkle with a small amount of shredded cheese.
  • Place a second wonton wrapper on top, press gently, then add another spoonful of taco filling and finish with more shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 11–13 minutes, until edges are golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to a serving plate. Add desired toppings and serve.

Notes

Drain the diced tomatoes thoroughly to prevent soggy cups. Avoid overfilling to keep layers crisp. Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly than pre-shredded. You can swap ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, black beans, lentils, or meatless crumbles. Reheat in the oven for best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy taco recipe, mini taco cupcakes, party taco appetizer, taco cups, wonton taco cups
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