Beef Enchilada Cups

Name: Beef Enchilada Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 small onion (diced); 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 15 oz can red enchilada sauce; 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 36 won ton wrappers; 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 cups sliced black olives; sour cream

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These bite-sized Beef Enchilada Cups are a quick and easy game-day appetizer or snack! Enjoy crispy shells filled with seasoned beef, black beans, and cheddar cheese, then topped with black olives and a dollop of sour cream!

a bowl of beef enchilada mixture along with bowls of cheese and olives beside a cupcake tray housing unbaked enchilada cups ready to be cooked

Why You’ll Love These Beef Enchilada Cups

Whether you’re super into the game (my husband), or you’re just there to eat the food (me), you’re going to absolutely love these enchilada cups! It’s so easy to mix together the beef enchilada filling, portion it into pre-made wonton wrappers, and pop your cups in the oven!

If you’re not big on red meat, feel free to substitute the beef for ground turkey or chicken, and if you want to get creative with your favorite spices then you can go ahead and do that too! Once you read through the whole recipe you’ll see that you can make this dish your own with a few simple tweaks.

My one recommendation is to make a lot of these cups because they’re going to go fast!

Ingredients

This yummy appetizer is made with pretty simple – but flavorful! – ingredients. All you’ll need is the enchilada filling, shells, and your favorite toppings!

Beef Enchilada Filling

Lean ground beef
Onion – diced
Garlic – minced
Can of red enchilada sauce
Can of black beans – drained and rinsed
Seasonings – chili powder, cumin, and dried oregano

As for the shell, I use wonton wrappers which makes everything so simple and easy! You can use pre-made dough and shape it into a cup mold if you’d like, or use phyllo (or filo) cups or small tortilla shells.

To top your cups, you’ll need sliced black olives, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and sour cream.

cupcake tray full of cooked beef enchilada cups

How To Make Enchilada Cups

Step 1: Preheat

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2: Brown the Beef

In a large skillet, brown the beat and onion over medium heat. Once it’s browned, drain off the extra grease and then stir in the garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes longer.

Step 3: Make Enchilada Filling

Stir in the enchilada sauce, beans, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Reduce the heat and allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 4: Make Cups

Line a muffin tin with 12 wonton wrappers. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into each cup and top each with some shredded cheese and sliced olives. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Top each with a little sour cream. Repeat with the remaining wonton wrappers until you’ve used up your filling. Enjoy!

three enchilada cups on a white plate topped with a dollop of sour cream and olives

FAQs

How can I store leftover enchilada cups?

Once you’ve baked the cups, you should enjoy them immediately. However, if you have leftover enchilada filling you can store that in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When you’re reading to use it, heat it over the stovetop and proceed with Step 4.

How else can I enjoy the enchilada filling?

So many different ways! Roll it up in a flour tortilla and eat it for lunch, add a scoop to a salad, eat it as a dip with some tortilla chips, or add it to a quesadilla. Let me know how you end up using your leftover filling!

Serving Suggestions

If you want to stay on theme with the Mexican cuisine, I have some additional recipes that you can serve alongside your appetizer!

Make a serve of Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Nachos! They’re so easy to make and they’re a great option for your guests who don’t eat red meat.
You can’t have Mexican food without our homemade pico de gallo and guacamole recipes!
If you’re looking for a main dish to serve instead of a selection of appetizers, you can make these Spicy Chicken Tacos or Homemade Ground Beef Taco Meat so people can make their own tacos or burritos with a selection of toppings.
Finish the meal off with a sweet, moist, and absolutely classic Tres Leches Cake!

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