Easy Beef Taco Cups

Name: Easy Beef Taco Cups
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 packet taco seasoning; 2/3 cup reduced sodium beef broth; 1/4 cup picante sauce; 24 wonton wrappers; 1/2 cup refried beans; 1 - 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese; Pico de Gallo; minced fresh cilantro; avocado cilantro sauce

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
34 mins
Servings
12 servings
Calories
238 kcal
Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
Mexican

Easy Beef Taco Cups

Dominic Jacobs

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These crunchy Beef Taco Cups are a fun twist on taco night, or a delicious party appetizer!

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Ingredients

Servings

Taco cups

1 lb. ground beef (I like to use 85/15)
1 packet taco seasoning or 2-3 Tbsp of homemade seasoning
2/3 cup reduced sodium beef broth or water
1/4 cup picante sauce we use mild or medium
24 wonton wrappers
1/2 cup refried beans
1 - 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese

Topping options

Pico de Gallo or diced tomatoes
minced fresh cilantro
avocado cilantro sauce (recipe below in notes section)

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Instructions

Prepare

Preheat oven to 350°F and set out a 12 cup muffin pan.

Make meat mixture

Brown ground beef in a large skillet over MED HIGH heat, crumbling as it cooks, for about 4-5 minutes (or until cooked through), then drain.
Reduce heat to MED. Return beef to skillet and add taco seasoning, stirring to combine. Add broth and picante sauce, stir, then simmer until thick, about 7-10 minutes.

Assemble taco cups

If desired, warm refried beans in the microwave or on the stovetop. This will make the beans a bit more spreadable, but is optional.
Lightly spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray, then line with wonton wrappers (2 wrappers in each well, wrappers offset from each other).
Add a dollop of refried beans to the bottom of each cup, then top with some of the meat mixture. Top with a sprinkle of Mexican cheese.

Bake

Bake in preheated oven for 12-16 minutes, until cheese is melted and wontons are golden brown.

Serve

Serve hot, topped with desired toppings.

Notes

Avocado Cilantro Cream Sauce
Recipe makes 12 taco cups and can easily be doubled (just use two muffin pans).
These taco cups are topped with Copycat Chuy's Creamy Jalapeño Dip, but can also be topped using the cream sauce detailed below.
I like to use a small cookie scoop to portion the meat, but you can use a spoon or fork.
1 cup sour cream
1 avocado, pitted and roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of 1 lime
Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender, and process until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 238kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 606mg (25%) Potassium 175mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 464IU (9%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 172mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 238 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	238kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	12g	4%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	50mg	17%
Sodium	606mg	25%
Potassium	175mg	4%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	464IU	9%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	172mg	17%
Iron	2mg	11%