Beef Nacho Bites
Beef Nacho Bites
Ingredients
For the Beef & Seasoning
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
For the Nacho Bites
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, for serving
- 1/4 cup salsa, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin (you will need to do two batches or use two muffin tins).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour in the water and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the beef is well-coated with the spices. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Carefully press one wonton wrapper into each cup of the prepared muffin tin, forming a cup shape. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and muffin tin if doing a second batch.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the seasoned ground beef into each wonton cup.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Top the beef with a sprinkle of shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, a few diced red onions, and a thin slice of jalapeño.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the wonton wrappers are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Carefully remove the nacho bites from the muffin tin. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a side of salsa.
⏱️ 3 min
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Beef Nacho Bites
Ingredients
For the Beef & Seasoning
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
For the Nacho Bites
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, for serving
- 1/4 cup salsa, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin (you will need to do two batches or use two muffin tins).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour in the water and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the beef is well-coated with the spices. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Carefully press one wonton wrapper into each cup of the prepared muffin tin, forming a cup shape. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and muffin tin if doing a second batch.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the seasoned ground beef into each wonton cup.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Top the beef with a sprinkle of shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, a few diced red onions, and a thin slice of jalapeño.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the wonton wrappers are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Carefully remove the nacho bites from the muffin tin. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a side of salsa.
⏱️ 3 min