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Taco Biscuit Cups

Taco-seasoned ground beef baked in refrigerated biscuit cups and topped with shredded cheddar—easy party appetizers or a kid-friendly meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 10 servings

Equipment

  • 12-inch Non-Stick Skillet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Muffin pan
  • Rotary Cheese Grater

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 lblean ground beef
  • 1 1-ozpackage taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cupsalsa
  • 3 Tbspwater
  • 1 cupshredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 6-ozcans refrigerated biscuits, (10 biscuits total)

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a regular muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 lb lean ground beef, breaking it up, until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
  • Return the skillet to medium-low heat and add 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning, 1/2 cup salsa, and 3 Tbsp water. Stir to combine.
  • Simmer the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (half of the 1 cup) until combined. Set the meat mixture aside.
  • Open both cans of refrigerated biscuits and separate the dough into 10 biscuits. On a clean work surface or piece of parchment, use a rolling pin to roll each biscuit into a larger circle.
  • Firmly press each rolled biscuit into the bottom and up the sides of 10 wells in the prepared muffin pan.
  • Spoon the meat mixture evenly into each biscuit cup.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the filled cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 17 to 20 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown.
  • Allow the cups to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove and serve warm.

Notes

I use the smaller canned biscuits as opposed to the larger Grands! Biscuits.Look for one 10-count (12-oz) can or two 5-count (6-oz) cans.Can use any variety: flaky biscuits or buttermilk biscuits work fine.
Look for one 10-count (12-oz) can or two 5-count (6-oz) cans.
Look for one 10-count (12-oz) can or two 5-count (6-oz) cans.
Can use any variety: flaky biscuits or buttermilk biscuits work fine.
Can use any variety: flaky biscuits or buttermilk biscuits work fine.
Can substitute ground turkey for lower calories.
Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning made with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper:https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
Variations/Additions:onionsbell pepperblack oliveshot saucediced tomatoes
onions
bell pepper
black olives
hot sauce
diced tomatoes
Can Taco Biscuits be made in advance?Yes! You can assemble the biscuit cups ahead of time and refrigerate until you are ready to bake.
Can Taco be frozen?Yes! Bake the biscuits and cool completely. Transfer the biscuits to a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Storeleftoversin anairtight containerin the refrigerator.Reheat in the microwave.
Reheat in the microwave.