Description
A simple and fun recipe for Taco Cupcakes! Perfect for parties, game nights, or a fun dinner idea, these bite-sized taco delights are layered with seasoned beef, melty cheese, crispy wonton wrappers, and your favorite taco toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 36 wonton wrappers
- Cooking spray
- Your favorite taco toppings: sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, jalapeños, guacamole, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Add black beans and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Spray muffin tin with cooking spray. Place one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, pressing it down to form a cup shape.
- Add a layer of taco meat and sprinkle with cheese. Add a second wonton wrapper, followed by another layer of meat and cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the wonton wrappers are golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before topping with sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace ground beef with seasoned black beans or crumbled tofu.
- Try using homemade taco seasoning for a personalized flavor profile.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Taco Cupcake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg