Taco Cupcakes

Here is a fun lunch to make with children. It offers the opportunity to teach children about measurements and portions.

INGREDIENTS; 
1 pound ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package of taco seasoning mix
36 wanton wrappers
1 (16 ounce) can re-fried beans
36 tortilla chips
2 cups shredded cheddar cheeses 
1 jar of salsa
*Optional toppings: cream, diced tomatoes, cilantro, onion

DIRECTIONS;

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray 18 muffin cups with cooking spray.
• Brown beef in a skillet and drain the fat. Add the taco seasoning mix and water called for on the package and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
• Place one wanton wrapper in the bottom of each muffin cup. Layer about 1 Tbsp of re-fried beans on top of each wanton. Crush one tortilla chip on top of the beans. Top with 1 Tbsp of taco meat, 1 tsp of salsa and 1 Tbsp of shredded cheese. Repeat the layers again with a wanton wrapper, re-fried beans, salsa, tortilla chips, taco meat, and cheese. Top 
• Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Top with another wanton wrapper, and pinch edges. 
• Remove cupcakes from tin and top with your favorite taco toppings (i.e. sour cream, diced tomatoes, onion, or cilantro)