Best Crunchy Taco Cups Recipes

Crunchy Taco Cups Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Iris Tian

Yield 12 taco cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb lean ground beef
3 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1 envenlope
6 oz diced tomato
4 oz diced green chilies, 1 can
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 large flour tortillas

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and drain any remaining fat. Transfer to a bowl.
Add taco seasoning, tomatoes and green chiles to the ground beef and stir to combine.
Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
Cut flour tortillas into a square shape and cut each into 4 smaller equally sized square pieces.
Generously coat a standard size muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
Line each cup of prepared muffin tin with a tortilla sheet.
Add 1.5 tablespoons taco mixture. Top with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Press down and add another layer of tortilla sheet, taco mixture, and a final layer of cheese.
Lightly brush the top edges of the tortilla with cooking oil.
Bake 18-20 minutes until cups are heated through and edges are golden brown.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 1 gram

CRUNCHY CHICKEN TACO CUPS image

Provided by Tamara VASTINE

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pkg reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 small onion, chopped
1 jar(s) salsa 16 ounces, divided
2 c shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
36 wonton wrappers
sour cream (optional
chopped green onions (optional)
chooed black olives (optional)

Steps:

1. Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir the chicken over medium heat for 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
2. Transfer chicken to a food processor; cover and process until chopped.
3. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onion, half of the salsa and 1 cup cheese.
4. Press wonton wrappers into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Spoon rounded tablespoonfuls of chicken mixture into cups; top with remaining salsa and cheese. Bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve warm. Garnish with sour cream, green onions and olives if desired.

Crunchy Taco Cups Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by rrxing

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb lean ground beef, browned and drained
1 envelope (3 tablespoons) taco seasoning
1 (10-oz) can Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or Mexican blend)
24 wonton wrappers

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Generously coat a standard size muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Combine cooked beef, taco seasoning, and tomatoes in a bowl and stir to combine. Line each cup of prepared muffin tin with a wonton wrapper. Add 1.5 tablespoons taco mixture. Top with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Press down and add another layer of wonton wrapper, taco mixture, and a final layer of cheese. Bake at 375 for 11-13 minutes until cups are heated through and edges are golden.