Yummy Taco Bites –A Fun Twist on Taco Night

Let’s put a fun twist on taco bites that will quickly become a family favorite! All for less than $15! These yummy bites are budget-friendly, easy to make, and packed with flavor, making them perfect for any night of the week. And of course, this is definitely a recipe you’ll want to save for your next Taco Tuesday!

Let’s get cooking Taco Bites!

This simple dinner idea isn’t only perfect for Taco Tuesday, but it also makes a crowd-pleasing appetizer for Sunday night football. Even better, you can put it together for just $15–$20, depending on what ingredients you already have on hand. With that in mind, let’s take a look at what you’ll need to get started:

• 48 wonton wrappers
• Ground beef (You can substitute ground turkey or ground pork)
• Water
• Taco seasoning mix
• Cheese
• Optional: Shredded lettuce, Tomatoes, Guacamole, Sour cream, Pico de gallo

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a regular size muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Press 1 wonton wrapper into the muffin tin opening. Overlay the second wrapper and press the wrapper and press it into the first wrapper. Be sure to press the wrapper against the walls of the cups as well as the bottoms. Repeat for the remaining muffin cups.
3. Bake for 8 to 10 min or until the wrappers are golden brown.
4. While the wontons are baking, add the ground beef to a pan over medium high heat. Stir continuously, breaking the ground beef into small pieces, until the ground beef is cooked through and no longer pink.
5. Reduce the heat to low. Add the taco seasoning and water according to the package. Stir and combine. Allow the meat mixture to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
6. Add 1 tablespoon of taco meat to each of the baked wonton cups.
7. Sprinkle cheese over the taco meat.

Optional:

• Sprinkle lettuce and tomatoes over the cheese.
• Add a dollop of sour cream, guacamole and Pico de gallo on top.
• Serve immediately

Make it a meal:

There are some great ways you can turn this into a full meal on a busy night. For example, we love throwing Spanish rice into the Instant Pot because it cooks up quickly and pairs perfectly with the flavors. In addition, you can serve it with a side of refried beans, a fresh green salad, or even chips and salsa to round out the meal. As a result, dinner comes together in no time and still tastes delicious, making it a simple and yummy option the whole family will enjoy.

Taco Bites prep ahead of time:

These taco bites are easy to prep ahead of time, which makes them perfect for busy nights or entertaining. First, you can cook the meat in advance and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble. Then, the day before serving, bake the wonton cups and store them in an airtight container. Finally, when it’s time to eat, all you have to do is fill and serve making this recipe both convenient and delicious.

We hope you’ll enjoy adding this recipe to your menu soon because it’s definitely becoming a family favorite in our house. Even my picky kids keep asking for it, which says a lot! So, what about you…do you think your family would love these taco bites as much as mine does?

Taco Bites

These easy taco bites are the perfect go-to for busy weeknights or Sunday night football. Made with crispy wonton cups and a flavorful taco filling, they’re quick to prep, fun to eat, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 24 Bites

Ingredients

  

• 48 Wonton Wrappers
• 1 lbs. ground beef can substitute ground turkey or ground pork
• 1 package Taco seasoning mix
• ¾ cup water
• 1 cup cheese

Optional

• Shredded lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Guacamole
• Sour Cream
• Pico De Gallo

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a regular size muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
• Press 1 wonton wrapper into the muffin tin opening. Overlay the second wrapper and press the wrapper and press it into the first wrapper. Be sure to press the wrapper against the walls of the cups as well as the bottoms. Repeat for the remaining muffin cups.
• Bake for 8 to 10 min or until the wrappers are golden brown.
• While the wontons are baking, add the ground beef to a pan over medium high heat. Stir continuously, breaking the ground beef into small pieces, until the ground beef is cooked through and no longer pink.
• Reduce the heat to low. Add the taco seasoning and water according to the package. Stir and combine. Allow the meat mixture to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Add 1 tablespoon of taco meat to each of the baked wonton cups.
• Sprinkle cheese over the taco meat.

optional:

• Sprinkle lettuce and tomatoes over the cheese.
• Add a dollop of sour cream, guacamole and Pico de gallo on top.
• Serve immediately

Keyword Taco Tuesday

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Another favorite quick recipe that we love: Lazy Enchiladas