Mini Taco Appetizers (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Wonton Cups

01 - 24 wonton wrappers
02 - Non-stick cooking spray

→ For the Taco Filling

03 - 1/2 pound lean ground beef
04 - 3 tablespoons water
05 - 1 1/2 tablespoons mild taco seasoning

→ For the Toppings

06 - 1 cup shredded fiesta blend cheese
07 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
08 - 1/2 cup guacamole
09 - 1/2 cup sour cream
10 - 1/2 cup pico de gallo

# Instructions:

01 - Heat your oven to 375 degrees. Give a regular-size muffin tin a light spray with non-stick cooking spray.
02 - Press one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup opening. Then take a second wrapper, overlap it on top of the first one, and press it down as well. Make sure both wrappers are pressed firmly against the sides and bottom of each cup. Do this for all 12 cups.
03 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the wonton cups turn golden brown. The tips might get a bit darker than the bottoms, and that's totally fine.
04 - While the wonton cups are baking, add the ground beef to a small saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat. Keep stirring and breaking the beef into small crumbles as it cooks. Cook until it's completely browned with no pink left.
05 - Turn the heat down to low. Stir in the taco seasoning and water until everything's mixed together. Let it simmer for just a few minutes, then take it off the heat.
06 - Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the seasoned taco meat into each baked wonton cup.
07 - Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese over the taco meat in each cup.
08 - Top each one with a half to full tablespoon of shredded lettuce.
09 - Add about 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of guacamole over the lettuce layer in each cup.
10 - Put a small dollop of sour cream (about 1 teaspoon) right in the center of the guacamole.
11 - Top each taco bite with 1 to 2 teaspoons of pico de gallo. Serve them right away while the cups are still crispy.

# Notes:

01 - These are best served immediately while the wonton cups are crispy.
02 - You can prep the wonton cups and taco meat ahead of time, then assemble just before serving.
03 - Feel free to swap in ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
04 - Add jalapeños, hot sauce, or use spicy taco seasoning if you like more heat.

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