Simple Kid-Approved Recipe: Taco Potstickers
By: Jen | August 16, 2025 | We may get commissions for links in this post.
This recipe came from Tammy H. from Happenings on the Hill. It’s an easy, quick dinner that the kids will love. This recipe came about totally by accident when she was done making empanadas and had some taco meat leftover.
If you’ve got kids at home, you’re probably always on the lookout for recipes that not only satisfy their taste buds but also provide a healthy and balanced meal. Taco potstickers are the perfect solution – they combine the familiar flavors of tacos with the fun and interactive nature of potstickers, making them a surefire hit with little ones.
Whether you’re looking to add a new crowd-pleasing dish to your repertoire or want to get your children involved in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
What are Taco Potstickers?
Taco potstickers are a fusion dish that blends the savory elements of tacos with the delightful texture of potstickers. Instead of the traditional ground meat and vegetable filling, these potstickers are packed with seasoned Ground beef, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese – all the classic taco flavors your kids love.
The beauty of taco potstickers lies in their versatility. They can be served as a main course, a fun appetizer, or even a tasty snack. Plus, the interactive nature of assembling the potstickers encourages kids to get hands-on in the kitchen.
Why You’ll Love It
There’s so much you can do with this recipe to make it even better tasting or more of a time-saver!
Adjust the Filling: Feel free to customize the filling to suit your family’s taste preferences. You can add more or less taco seasoning, swap in different types of cheese, or even experiment with other taco-inspired ingredients like diced onions or jalapeñs.
Freeze for Later: Prepare a larger batch of taco potstickers and freeze the uncooked ones for a quick and easy meal or snack option down the line. Simply cook the frozen potstickers straight from the freezer, adding a minute or two to the cooking time.
Involve the Kids: Encourage your children to help with the assembly process. Not only will they have fun creating their own potstickers, but they’ll also be more likely to try the final dish if they’ve had a hand in making it.
Serve with Dipping Sauces: Provide a variety of dipping sauces, such as sour cream, salsa, or even a creamy avocado dip, to allow your kids to customize their taco potstickers to their liking.
Make it a Meal: Serve the taco potstickers alongside a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, or a simple side of rice for a well-rounded and satisfying meal.
Served with taco sauce and a salad, this is a perfect kid-friendly meal.
Simple Kid-Approved Recipe: Taco Potstickers
This kid-friendly recipe makes dinner a cinch! Taco meat wrapped in wonton skins - easy to make, and as tasty as it sounds!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 package wonton skins
- Canola oil, water and pastry brush
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef as you would for tacos.
- Drain and add taco seasoning.
- Set aside.
- Open wonton skins and separate.
- Using a pastry brush and a cup of water, paint water around the edges of the wonton skins to moisten.
- Add one teaspoon of taco meat into each wonton skin.
- Fold skin into a triangle and press slightly to seal. I suggest making all the taco potstickers before cooking. They cook quickly and it is difficult to do both preparing and cooking at the same time without something going terribly wrong.
- Heat about 1/4 cup of canola oil in a large skillet.
- Add the potstickers one at a time in batches. Cook for approximately one minute and then turn. The potstickers should be slightly browned when they are done.
- Drain on paper towel.
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