Description
Crispy wonton shells filled with seasoned beef, melted cheddar, and fresh toppings, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 oz / 113 g)
- 1 package wonton wrappers (~24 wrappers)
- 1 taco seasoning mix (one packet, or ~2 tbsp homemade mix)
- Cooking spray (or a light brush of oil)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and cook according to package instructions.
- Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Press a wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, forming a bowl shape.
- Fill each wonton with the seasoned ground beef and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the wontons are crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
Avoid overfilling wonton wrappers and gently press down if they puff during baking. Assemble in the muffin tin and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 10.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg