Crunchy Wonton Taco Cups
These Crunchy Wonton Taco Cups are an easy, fun twist on taco night and always a hit with a crowd. Crispy baked wonton shells are layered with refried beans, seasoned ground beef taco meat, and cheese, then finished with your favorite taco toppings. They work just as well for taco Tuesday dinner as they do as a party-friendly appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoons canola oil
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 2 tablespoons picante sauce
- Cooking spray
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 cup refried beans
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
For Topping:
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
- Diced tomato
- Sliced ripe olives
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat. Add onion and saute 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. ½ cup diced onion
- Add garlic and next 6 ingredients (through salt). Saute 1 minute, stirring constantly. 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno, 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder, ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, ¾ teaspoon ground coriander, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Add beef and cook for 3 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. 8 ounces ground beef
- Stir in picante sauce. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2 tablespoons picante sauce
- Meanwhile, prepare the taco cups. Spray muffin tin with cooking spray. Arrange one wonton wrapper in each cup. Press the wrapper to the edges and along the bottom. 24 wonton wrappers
- Place 1 tablespoon refried beans on top of each wonton wrapper, using a spoon to spread the beans out. 1 cup refried beans
- Place another wonton wrapper on top of the beans, staggering the corners with the first wrapper and pressing bottoms and edges. Place 1 tablespoon of beef mixture on top of the wonton wrapper and top with 1 tablespoon cheese.
- Bake in 350°F oven for 15 minutes or until edges are golden and cheese is melted. Let cool slightly. Top with your choice of toppings and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 1mg
Please note that these nutrition facts are approximations and may not be entirely precise.
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