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Easy Taco Cups

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Crispy, cheesy bite-sized taco cups made in a muffin tin using tortillas or wonton wrappers, filled with seasoned taco meat and topped with all your favorite taco fixings — perfect for parties, snacks, or fun weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef or ground chicken
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 12 small flour tortillas (cut into circles) or 12 wonton wrappers
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
  • Olive oil or cooking spray
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, shredded lettuce, avocado, green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
  2. Cook ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain fat, add taco seasoning and a splash of water, and simmer until thickened.
  3. Press tortilla circles or wonton wrappers into the muffin cups to form shells. Lightly brush or spray with oil.
  4. Fill each cup with seasoned meat and top with shredded cheese. Bake 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  5. Let cool briefly, then add toppings like sour cream, salsa, tomatoes, jalapeños, or avocado before serving.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey or black beans for a lighter or vegetarian option.
  • Add jalapeños or chipotle powder to the meat for extra heat.
  • Rotisserie chicken mixed with salsa or BBQ sauce makes a great shortcut filling.
  • Bake cups ahead and reheat before topping for easy entertaining.

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