Name: Wonton Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 package square wonton wrappers; 1 pound ground beef (or chicken or 3 cups beans); 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning; ¼ cup water; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1 lime (juiced); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; Desired toppings: avocado, tomato, onion, sour cream, etc

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Love tacos? You will love this party-perfect recipe for Mini Taco Cups! Made with wonton wrappers, taco meat, cheese, and classic taco toppings, these Wonton Tacos are always a crowd-pleaser.

Wonton tacos on tray with one topped with tomatoes and sour cream.

Much like pizza, tacos seem to be universally loved. So while we love Taco Salad, Taco Pizza, and Shredded Chicken Tacos, when it comes to entertaining, I love turning to this Wonton Taco Recipe.

Reasons to Love Wonton Taco Cups

Make-Ahead Appetizer. You can prepare the wonton cups and taco meat up to 3 days in advance and then assemble and bake the Wonton Tacos immediately before serving, making them easy to assemble for entertaining.
Customizable & Adaptable. While the recipe calls for taco meat, cheese, and classic toppings like sour cream and diced tomatoes, let your imagination and my modifications guide you. You can easily make these Wonton Tacos dairy-free and/or vegetarian.
Bite-Sized. When it comes to parties bite-sized foods are best to encourage mingling. And these taco cups are much less messier than actual tacos.
Crowd-Pleasing Recipe. Wonton Taco Cups are essentially bite-sized tacos and we have already been over that everyone loves tacos.
Kid-Friendly. While these mini tacos are perfect for a party, kids love them as an entree, as they are easier for their tiny hands to handle.

Notes on Ingredients & Equipment

Ingredients for wonton tacos labeled on counter.

Wonton Wrappers: You can find wonton wrappers in the refrigerated produce section at most grocery stores.
Mini Cupcake Pan: To shape the wonton wrappers into mini cups to hold the taco fillings, you will need to bake them in a mini cupcake pan.
Taco Meat: For the filling of the taco cups, I use my recipe for homemade taco meat, which is made with ground beef, tomato sauce, and homemade taco seasoning. Feel free to use ground turkey or chicken in place of the beef or shredded chicken taco meat.
Cheese: If you are not serving any dairy-free guests, I recommend topping each cup with shredded cheese to add flavor. If you do happen to have some dairy-free guests, I would recommend serving the cheese on the side or baking half the cups without the addition of cheese.
Toppings: Tacos are all about the toppings! Serve the mini taco cups with sour cream, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, lettuce, hot sauce, olives, etc, and allow each guest to top their Wonton Tacos themselves as desired.

recipe modifications

Dairy-Free: If serving dairy-free guests, prepare Wonton Tacos without the cheese, serve the cheese on the side, or prepare half with cheese and half without.

Vegetarian: These mini tacos are equally delicious when prepared with seasoned beans, Sofritas, or refried beans, or lentil taco meat. You may want to opt to prepare half of the Wonton Tacos with a vegetarian option if you are serving a mixed crowd.

How to Make Wonton Tacos

The following tips are provided to help you achieve perfect results. You will find the detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Step One: Prepare Wonton Taco Cups. Spray a mini cupcake pan with non-stick spray and then place one wonton wrapper into each cup, gently folding it to fit. Bake the wonton wrappers until just browned.

Side by side photos of wonton wrappers in muffin tin baked and unbaked.

Step Two: Prepare Taco Meat. While the wonton wrappers are baking, prepare the taco meat by browning ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the meat is browned, add in the tomato sauce and seasonings and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until thickened.

Taco Meat in skillet with cilantro and lime on the side.

Step Three: Assemble Taco Cups. Add a small scoop of the prepared taco meat into each wonton taco shell and top with cheese if desired. Return the Wonton Tacos to the oven just to warm through and melt the cheese.

SIde by side photo of wonton tacos with meat and with meat and cheese.

Step Four: Top as desired. Serve the mini tacos with optional toppings and let the fun (and eating) begin! I recommend serving the toppings on the side and letting your guests top the taco cups as desired.

Mini Tacos On White Platter that are topped with tomatoes and sour cream.

How to Prepare in Advance

You can prepare the wonton cups and taco meat up to 3 days in advance and then assemble and bake the Wonton Tacos immediately before serving.

Bake the wonton cups as directed. Allow them to cool fully and then store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Prepare the taco meat as directed, allow it to cool slightly, and then transfer it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To assemble and serve, fill the wonton cups with the taco meat and shredded cheese and bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes until warmed through. Serve with toppings as desired.

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Wonton Taco Cups on white platter topped with tomatoes and sour cream.

Wonton Tacos

Made with wonton wrappers, taco meat, cheese, and classic taco toppings, these Wonton Tacos, are always a hit at gatherings.

5 from 6 votes

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 45kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

▢ 1 package square wonton wrappers
▢ 1 pound ground beef or chicken or 3 cups beans
▢ 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning
▢ ¼ cup water
▢ 8 ounces tomato sauce
▢ 1 lime juiced
▢ 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
▢ Desired toppings: avocado, tomato, onion, sour cream, etc

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉
Place one wonton wrapper in each mini-cupcake cup, gently folding to fit. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until browned.
While the taco cups are baking, prepare the taco meat. Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain off any grease if necessary. Add in the water, taco seasoning, and tomato sauce and simmer on medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. If desired, add the juice of the lime to the taco meat now.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture into each of the baked wonton cups. Top with cheese and return to oven 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Serve with desired toppings.

Equipment Needed

mini muffin tin

Notes

Taco Seasoning: Mix together ½ tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ⅛ teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.

Taco Meat: Feel free to replace the meat with seasoned beans or lentil taco meat.

Prepare Wonton Cups In Advance: Bake the wonton cups as directed. Allow them to cool fully and then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Prepare the taco meat as directed, allow it to cool slightly, and then transfer it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, fill the wonton cups with the taco meat and shredded cheese and bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes until warmed through. Serve with toppings as desired.

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