Mini Wonton Taco Bites

These easy wonton taco cups are perfect for game day, taco night, or any fun get-together. Crispy wonton shells are filled with seasoned ground beef (or turkey) and freshly grated cheese, then topped with all your favorite taco fixings—lettuce, tomato, avocado, onion, sour cream, and salsa. They’re fun to make, easy to eat, and always a hit!

Mini Wonton Taco Bites Appetizer 

Ingredients:

• Olive oil

• 1 pound extra lean ground beef or turkey

• ½ cup finely chopped onion

• 1 packet of Taco Bell taco seasoning

• ½ of a 14 ounce can petite diced tomatoes drained

• 24 wonton wrappers

• 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1/2 cup diced fresh tomatoes

• 1 cup finely shredded iceberg lettuce

• 1 avocado, very finely diced

• cilantro, finely chopped

• white onion, finely chopped

• fresh salsa

• cooking spray

  
  

Directions:

1.    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Heat a little olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

2.   Add the beef (or turkey) and onion to the pan. Using a spatula, break up the meat into fine pieces, stirring constantly. Once lightly browned, add the taco seasoning to taste.

3.   Cook the meat for 2-3 more minutes or until finished and thoroughly mixed. Stir in ½ can of petite diced tomatoes. (set aside)

4.   Coat the muffin tin with cooking spray. Place one wonton wrapper into the bottom of each muffin cup. The sides will crinkle up when you push the wonton in to create a small “cup”.

5.   Bake for 5 minutes to start the cooking process of the wonton.

6.   Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of meat into each cup and top with 1 - 2 teaspoons of cheese.

7.   Bake for 10-15 minutes or until edges are browned and cheese is melted.

8.   Top each taco cup with a small dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of other finely diced condiments (or put them out for people to choose their own toppings)!  Enjoy!  Bite-sized mini taco bites

9.   Best served with a fresh lime margatini! (recipe to follow)!