Taco Cupcakes Recipe
Taco Cupcakes are a fun twist on traditional tacos, featuring layers of seasoned beef, refried beans, cheese, and toppings baked in a muffin tin for a delicious and portable meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 18 taco cupcakes 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef:
- 1 pound
Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix:
- 1 packet (1 oz)
Water:
- 2/3 cup
Wonton Wrappers:
- 36 wrappers
Old El Paso™ Traditional Refried Beans:
- 1 can (16 oz)
Tortilla Chips:
- 36 chips
Shredded Cheddar Cheese:
- 2 cups
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream, diced tomatoes, cilantro, onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray 18 muffin cups with cooking spray.
- Brown beef: Brown beef in a skillet and drain the fat. Add the taco seasoning mix and water, and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
- Layer ingredients: Place one wonton wrapper in the bottom of each muffin cup. Layer about 1 tablespoon of refried beans on top of each wonton. Crush one tortilla chip on top of the beans. Top with 1 tablespoon of taco meat and 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese. Repeat the layers again with a wonton wrapper, refried beans, tortilla chips, taco meat, and cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove cupcakes from tin and top with your favorite taco toppings (like sour cream, diced tomatoes, onion, or cilantro).
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Taco Cupcakes, Taco Seasoning, Mexican Appetizer, Beef Recipe
Find it online: https://kitchenbyrita.com/taco-cupcakes-recipe/
