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Easy Southwest Wontons Recipe with Beef, Beans, Corn, and Cheese

Easy Southwest Wontons

Crisp baked wonton wrappers hold a flavorful Southwest-inspired filling of taco-seasoned beef, black beans, corn, cheese, and optional green chiles. This easy appetizer makes approximately 36 to 48 wontons and serves 8 to 10.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 pound Lean ground beef
  • 1 1-ounce packet Taco seasoning
  • 1 15-ounce can Black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15-ounce can Whole-kernel corn, drained
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
  • 1 4-ounce can Diced green chiles, drained, optional
Wrappers and Cooking
  • 36-48 wrappers Wonton wrappers
  • 1 tablespoon, as needed Cooking spray or vegetable oil
For the Beef
  • about 2/3 cup, or amount specified on seasoning packet Water
Serving Suggestions
  • as desired Salsa
  • as desired Sour cream
  • as desired Ranch dressing or southwest-style dipping sauce

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly coat the parchment with cooking spray.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir the taco seasoning and the amount of water listed on the packet, usually about 2/3 cup, into the beef. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
  4. Combine the seasoned beef with the drained black beans, corn, optional green chiles, and shredded cheese. Let the mixture cool slightly before filling the wrappers.
  5. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold into a triangle or rectangular packet, press firmly to seal, and gently remove excess air.
  6. Arrange the sealed wontons in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or brush the tops with oil.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turning the tray or flipping the wontons once if needed, until the edges are golden and crisp. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Drain the beans, corn, and chiles thoroughly, and cool the filling slightly before assembly so the wrappers seal properly. Keep unused wrappers covered with a damp kitchen towel. For a fried version, deep-fry at about 350°F for approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side, then drain on paper towels.