Dinner for 5
Ground Beef Taco Cups
Seasoned beef, refried beans, and cheddar bake in crisp wonton wrappers for individual taco cups.
$11.66for 4 servings
$2.92 per serving$11.66 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 5servings (the source says 12, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Pie crust, puff pastry, wonton wrappers$3.49 each typical | 1.25 | $4.19Typical price |
| Refried beans$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.58 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 package (1 1/4 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- optional toppings: sour cream
Steps
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef for 8 minutes, until it reaches 160°F.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 2 minutes.
- Press two wonton wrappers into each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Spoon refried beans into the wrappers, then add the cooked beef.
- Top each cup with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes, until the wrappers are crisp and the cheese melts.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
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