These oven baked 4-ingredient beef wonton cups are exactly the kind of party snack that disappears faster than you expect. My sister made them for a porch party last weekend, and everyone kept circling back for “just one more.” They’re simple, budget-friendly, and perfect when you need something warm, crispy, and savory without a long prep list. Using wonton wrappers as the crunchy shell keeps things easy while still feeling a little special for gatherings, game day, or a quick appetizer night at home.
Serve these wonton cups on a platter with extra sliced scallions or a small bowl of extra teriyaki sauce for drizzling. They pair really well with simple party foods like veggie trays, potstickers, edamame, or a crisp Asian-style slaw. If you’re making them for dinner instead of snacking, add steamed rice and a cucumber salad on the side to round things out.
Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Beef Wonton Cups
Servings: 24 wonton cups
Ingredients
24 wonton wrappers
1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup teriyaki sauce
3 green onions, thinly sliced
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan, then press one wonton wrapper into each cup so the corners stick up slightly.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
3. Stir in the teriyaki sauce and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the beef is evenly coated and slightly glossy.
4. Spoon the beef mixture evenly into the wonton cups, filling each one nearly to the top.
5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the wonton edges are crisp and golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes.
6. Top with sliced green onions and serve warm.
Variations & Tips
Add a little heat: Stir a spoonful of sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes into the teriyaki sauce if you want a sweet-spicy version. It’s an easy way to make them feel a little more grown-up for game day or cocktail snacks.
Make-ahead shortcut: Brown the beef and mix in the sauce up to 2 days ahead, then store it in the fridge. When life gets busy, all you have to do is fill the wrappers and bake right before serving.
Try a different protein: Ground turkey or ground chicken also work well here if that’s what you have on hand. Just make sure the filling is fully cooked and nicely coated with sauce so the cups stay flavorful.
Keep them crisp: Don’t let the filled wonton cups sit too long before baking, or the wrappers can soften. They’re best served warm not long after they come out of the oven, when the edges are at their crispiest.