Wonton Tacos
Made with wonton wrappers, taco meat, cheese, and classic taco toppings, these Wonton Tacos, are always a hit at gatherings.
Servings: 36
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounce package square wonton wrappers
- 1 pound ground meat (beef, chicken, turkey, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning or store-bought taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 medium lime juiced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Desired toppings: avocado, tomato, onion, sour cream, etc
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ (175℃).
- Place 1 wonton wrapper into a each cavity of a mini-cupcake cup, gently folding to fit. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until browned.
- While the taco cups are baking, prepare the taco meat. Brown the ground meat over medium-high heat, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Once cooked through, drain off any grease if needed. Add the water, taco seasoning, and tomato sauce, then simmer on medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. If desired, add the juice of 1 medium lime to the taco meat now.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture into each wonton cup. Sprinkle with cheese and return to the oven for 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
- Serve with desired toppings.
Notes
Taco Seasoning: Mix together ½ tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ⅛ teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
Taco Meat: Feel free to replace the meat with seasoned beans or lentil taco meat.
Prepare Wonton Cups in Advance: Bake the wonton cups as directed. Allow them to cool fully and then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Prepare the taco meat as directed, allow it to cool slightly, and then transfer it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, fill the wonton cups with the taco meat and shredded cheese and bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes, until warmed through. Serve with toppings as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 37mg | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.3mg
