Easy Taco Bites 🌮
These Easy Taco Bites are a quick and delicious appetizer, perfect for parties or a fun snack! Crispy wonton cups filled with seasoned beef, cheese, and fresh toppings.
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Medium Saucepan or Skillet
Ingredients
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 0.5 pound lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1.5 tablespoons mild taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded fiesta blend cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 0.5 cup guacamole
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup pico de gallo
Instructions
- Prep Your Oven & Muffin Tin: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a standard muffin tin with a non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create Wonton Cups: Gently press one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup. Then, overlay a second wrapper on top and press both firmly into the cup, ensuring they form a secure, doubled-up shell against the bottom and sides. Repeat for all muffin cups.
- Bake the Shells: Pop the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. Watch for them to turn a lovely golden brown and become perfectly crisp.
- Cook the Beef: While your wonton cups are baking, grab a medium saucepan or skillet. Add the lean ground beef and cook over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles as it browns. Cook until it’s completely done and no longer pink.
- Season the Meat: Once cooked, drain any excess fat from the beef. Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the taco seasoning and water. Let it gently simmer for just a few minutes to let the flavors meld, then remove it from the heat.
- Assemble Your Bites: Now for the fun part! Once the wonton cups are ready, carefully fill each one with about 1 tablespoon of your seasoned taco meat.
- Layer the Toppings: Next, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese over the meat.
- Add the Greens: Follow with ½ to 1 tablespoon of crisp shredded lettuce on top of the cheese.
- Creamy Guac: Spoon 1 to 1½ teaspoons of creamy guacamole over the lettuce layer.
- Cool Sour Cream: Place a small dollop (about 1 teaspoon) of sour cream right in the center of the guacamole.
- Fresh Finish: Finish each taco bite with 1 to 2 teaspoons of fresh pico de gallo. Serve immediately and get ready for a delicious, easy appetizer!
Notes
Serve immediately and get ready for a delicious, easy appetizer!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 149 kcal
Total Carbohydrates: 12g (Net Carbs: 11g)
Fat: 8g
Protein: 8g
Calories: 149 kcal
Total Carbohydrates: 12g (Net Carbs: 11g)
Fat: 8g
Protein: 8g
