The Taco Salad Cup Caper

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was a group of mischievous animals who loved to play pranks on each other. One day, the raccoon decided to play a prank on his friends by making taco salad cups and filling them with hot sauce instead of beef.

The next day, the animals were all gathered for a picnic when they saw the taco salad cups on the table. They eagerly dug in, not suspecting a thing. But as soon as they took a bite, their mouths were on fire!

"This is not beef, it's hot sauce!" cried the fox.

"Who could have done such a thing?" wondered the bear.

But the raccoon couldn't help but laugh as he watched his friends frantically search for something to cool down their burning mouths.

"I got you good, didn't I?" he chuckled. "But don't worry, I have the real taco salad cups right here."

The animals were relieved and grateful for the real taco salad cups, and they all had a good laugh about the prank. From that day on, they all made sure to double-check the contents of their food before taking a bite!

Tasty Taco Salad Cups

These delicious taco salad cups are a fun and healthy snack for kids!

Ingredients:

• 12 wonton wrappers
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Grease a muffin tin and place one wonton wrapper in each cup.
3. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add black beans, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
5. Spoon the beef mixture evenly into each wonton cup.
6. Top each cup with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped vegetables.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the wonton wrappers are golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before removing from the muffin tin.
9. Top with optional toppings, if desired.