Spicy Beef Nacho Bites
Spicy Beef Nacho Bites
Ingredients
For the Beef Filling
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup beef broth
For the Nacho Bites
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 cup sour cream, for serving
- 2 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the lean ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the tomato paste and beef broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Place one wonton wrapper into each cup of the prepared muffin tin, pressing it gently to form a cup. Repeat with a second wonton wrapper, placing it perpendicular to the first, creating a sturdy base.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the beef filling into each wonton cup. Top each with a generous sprinkle of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
⏱️ 4 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 sliced jalapeños and fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Beef Nacho Bites
Ingredients
For the Beef Filling
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup beef broth
For the Nacho Bites
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 cup sour cream, for serving
- 2 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the lean ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the tomato paste and beef broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Place one wonton wrapper into each cup of the prepared muffin tin, pressing it gently to form a cup. Repeat with a second wonton wrapper, placing it perpendicular to the first, creating a sturdy base.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the beef filling into each wonton cup. Top each with a generous sprinkle of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
⏱️ 4 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 sliced jalapeños and fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
⏱️ 3 min