Week 26: Recipe #1--Taco Cupcakes

I have recently discovered Pinterest.  Okay, so I knew about it for a while, but didn't think I'd really be into it....I was wrong.  There are so many recipes there, which makes finding them for our dinners and this blog SO much easier.  This is a very easy recipe to make and everyone LOVED it.  Even my 14 month old, who ate an entire "cupcake" by herself.  It is from the blog Plain Chicken (see link below).  Other than having a heckuva time figuring out where to get wonton wrappers (produce section!), the rest of the recipe includes things I already have on hand, so this is a good meal to throw together in a hurry.  I served this with a salad and fruit.  Makes 18 cupcakes.

Photo from Plain Chicken blog

You'll Need:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 2/3 c. water
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
• 36 wonton wrappers
• your favorite taco toppings--salsa, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, etc.
• cooking spray

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Brown the meat in a skillet and drain off fat.  Return the meat to the skillet; add the taco seasoning, water, and black beans.  Mix and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until water is absorbed.
3. Spray 18 regular muffin pan cups with cooking spray.  Place one wonton wrapper in each muffin cup.  Divide half of the taco mean between muffin cups.  Sprinkle half of the cheese over the cupcakes.  Repeat layers--wonton, taco meat mixture, and cheese.  Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.  
4. Top with your favorite taco toppings.

Recipe and link:  http://www.plainchicken.com/2011/07/taco-cupcakes.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%25253A+blogspot%25252FwJJTP+%252528Plain+Chicken%252529&utm_content=Google+Reader