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A crispy wonton cup filled with taco Cupcakes beef, lettuce, shredded cheddar, diced tomatoes, black olives, and a swirl of sour cream on top.

taco cupcakes

Mini taco cupcakes baked in a muffin tin using wonton wrappers as the shell, filled with seasoned meat and melty cheese, then topped with your favorite taco toppings. A fun, portable twist on classic tacos — kid-friendly, party-perfect, and endlessly customizable.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cool Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 taco cupcakes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fusion, Tex-Mex
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base:
  • 12 wonton wrappers - Square 1 per muffin cup
  • cooking spray - For greasing the muffin tin
Filling:
  • 1 lb ground beef - Or use turkey/chicken
  • 1 pack taco seasoning - About 1 oz
  • ¼ cup water - For seasoning the meat
  • 1 cup shredded cheese - Mexican blend
  • ¼ cup salsa - Optional
  • 2 tablespoon diced onion - Optional
  • ¼ cup sour cream - Optional for serving
Fresh Toppings:
  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • ½ cup chopped lettuce Iceberg or romaine
  • ¼ cup diced tomatoes Fresh or drained canned
  • 2 tablespoon green onions Sliced
  • 2 tablespoon black olives Sliced optional
  • jalapeño slices Optional for heat
Optional Add-ins:
  • ¼ cup refried beans - Spread under meat filling
  • ¼ cup corn kernels - Canned or frozen thawed
  • avocado/guacamole - For topping after baking
  • hot sauce - To taste

Equipment

  • 1 12-cup muffin tin (For baking the taco cupcakes)
  • 1 Large skillet (To cook ground meat)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For chopping toppings)
  • 1 Measuring spoons (For seasoning and portions)
  • 1 Can opener (If using canned beans or corn)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and press wonton wrappers into greased muffin cups.
    Wooden and glass bowls containing shredded cheese, onions, taco seasoning, cooked beef, tomato sauce, and dumpling wrappers, all laid out on a dark surface.
  2. Brown ground beef, drain grease, and season with taco mix and water.
    A skillet filled with browned ground beef mixed with chopped onions and taco seasoning.
  3. Spoon meat into cups, top with cheese, and press gently.
    A muffin tin lined with dough cups, filled with cooked ground beef, sitting beside a steaming skillet of taco meat.
  4. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and crispy.
    A golden baked taco cupcake filled with seasoned ground beef and beans, topped with melted cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.
  5. Let cool, then add lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and toppings.
    A crispy wonton cup filled with taco Cupcakes beef, lettuce, shredded cheddar, diced tomatoes, black olives, and a swirl of sour cream on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 85gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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