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Taco Bites with Wonton Shells Recipe

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Description

These Taco Bites are a fun and flavorful appetizer combining crispy baked wonton wrappers filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings like lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Perfect for parties or game day snacks, they come together quickly with minimal fuss and deliver a tasty bite-sized twist on classic tacos.

Ingredients

Wonton Cups

  • 24 wonton wrappers

Meat Filling

  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1½ tablespoons mild taco seasoning

Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded fiesta blend cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • ½ cup guacamole
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup pico de gallo

Instructions

  1. Prepare muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a regular-size muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Form wonton cups: Press one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, then overlay a second wrapper on top and press down, making sure to press the wrappers firmly against both the bottom and sides of each cup. Repeat for all muffin cups.
  3. Bake wonton cups: Bake the wonton wrappers for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. Note that the tips may get a deeper golden color than the bottom.
  4. Cook ground beef: While the wontons bake, place the ground beef in a 1½ to 2-quart saucepan or small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir continuously, breaking the beef into small pieces, until fully cooked and no longer pink.
  5. Season beef: Reduce heat to low, add taco seasoning and water, stir well to combine, and simmer for a few minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. Assemble taco bites – meat layer: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the seasoned taco meat into each baked wonton cup.
  7. Add cheese: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded fiesta blend cheese evenly over the meat in each cup.
  8. Add lettuce: Top the cheese with ½ to 1 tablespoon of shredded lettuce.
  9. Add guacamole: Spoon 1 to 1½ teaspoons of guacamole onto the lettuce layer.
  10. Add sour cream: Add a 1 teaspoon dollop of sour cream in the center of the guacamole.
  11. Add pico de gallo and serve: Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons of pico de gallo on top of the sour cream. Serve the taco bites immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • For crispier wonton cups, you can bake them a few minutes longer but watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Mild taco seasoning works well for families; feel free to use medium or hot depending on your spice preference.
  • Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and grease in the filling.
  • These taco bites are best served fresh but can be prepped ahead by baking the wonton cups and cooking the meat; then assemble just before serving.
  • To make this vegetarian, substitute the beef with seasoned cooked lentils or crumbled tofu.

Find it online: http://evelynscooking.com/taco-bites-with-wonton-shells-recipe/