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Taco Biscuit Cups

Mini taco-filled biscuit cups made with seasoned ground beef, salsa, and cheddar cheese, baked in a muffin tin.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

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, add 1 lb lean ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and no longer pink (about 6–8 minutes).
  • Drain excess grease from the skillet.
  • Return the skillet to low heat and add 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning, ½ cup salsa, and 3 Tbsp water. Stir to combine.
  • Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in ½ cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Set the meat mixture aside.
  • Open the 2 (6-oz) cans refrigerated biscuits and separate the dough into 10 biscuits. Using a rolling pin, roll each biscuit into a larger circle so it will fit up the sides of the muffin cup.
  • Firmly press each rolled biscuit into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared muffin cups to form a cup.
  • Spoon the meat mixture evenly into the 10 biscuit cups. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese over the filled cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 17 to 20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown. Allow the cups to cool slightly in the pan before removing and serving.

Equipment

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

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.