Delicious taco cups filled with savory ingredients

Taco Cups

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Taco Cups are small, crispy shells filled with seasoned beef and melted cheese. They cook fast and please kids and adults.

introduction

Taco Cups are easy and fun to make for a weeknight dinner or a party snack. They use wonton wrappers to make a crunchy cup shape that holds beef and cheese. If you want a sweet cup after your meal, try this blueberry banana baked oatmeal cups for dessert.

why make this recipe

  • It cooks quickly.
  • Kids can help fill the cups.
  • It uses simple ingredients you may already have.
  • The cups are easy to eat and share.

how to make Taco Cups

Make seasoned beef and press wonton wrappers into a muffin tin to hold the filling. Add beef and cheese, then bake until the wrappers are crispy and the cheese melts. Finish with your favorite toppings and serve warm.

Ingredients :

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 package wonton wrappers
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • Cooking spray
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions

Directions :

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and cook according to package instructions.
  4. Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  5. Press wonton wrappers into the muffin cups to form a cup shape.
  6. Fill each cup with the seasoned beef and top with cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the wonton wrappers are crispy and the cheese is melted.
  8. Serve hot with optional toppings.

how to serve Taco Cups

Place the cups on a platter and add a small bowl of salsa and sour cream for dipping. Top each cup with diced tomatoes and chopped green onions just before serving. For a sweet finish, pair with caramel apple dessert cups.

how to store Taco Cups

  • In the fridge: Put leftover cups in an airtight container. Keep them up to 3 days.
  • To reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5–8 minutes to keep them crispy. Microwaving will soften the wrappers.
  • To freeze: Place cooled cups in a single layer in a freezer container. Freeze up to 1 month. Reheat from frozen in the oven until hot.

tips to make Taco Cups

  • Do not overfill the wonton wrappers to avoid spills.
  • Use a light spray of cooking oil on the wrappers for extra crisp.
  • If wrappers brown too fast, cover the tin loosely with foil.
  • Save time by using pre-cooked or leftover taco meat.

variation (if any)

  • Chicken taco cups: use cooked shredded chicken with taco seasoning.
  • Bean and cheese cups: use refried beans for a vegetarian option.
  • Add jalapeños or hot sauce for more spice.
  • Use small tortillas folded into cups if you do not have wonton wrappers.

FAQs

Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
A: Yes. Bake the cups, cool them, and store in the fridge. Reheat before serving for best crispness.

Q: Can I use low-fat cheese or lean beef?
A: Yes. Lean beef and lower-fat cheese work fine and cut the fat.

Q: Are wonton wrappers the only option?
A: No. You can use small tortillas or tortilla chips, but crispiness and shape will change.

Q: How many cups does this recipe make?
A: A standard package of wonton wrappers and 1 pound of beef usually makes about 12 cups, depending on how full you fill them.

Conclusion

For another crunchy take on taco cups, see this recipe for Crunchy Taco Cups — A Fun and Easy Taco Recipe! If you want more ideas and step-by-step photos for beef and cheese taco cups, check out Taco Cups with Beef and Cheese – Dinner at the Zoo.