Description
Taco Biscuit Cups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese within a flaky biscuit shell. Baked to golden perfection, these savory cups combine classic taco flavors with fluffy biscuits for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s perfect for parties or family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning
- ½ cup salsa
- 3 Tbsp water
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Biscuit Cups
- 2 (6-oz) cans refrigerated biscuits (10 biscuits total)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Spray a regular muffin pan thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking of the biscuit cups.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the lean ground beef until fully browned. Drain any excess grease. Then add the taco seasoning, salsa, and water to the skillet. Stir well and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Set aside.
- Prepare Biscuit Cups: Open the canned refrigerated biscuits and separate into 10 individual biscuits. Using a rolling pin, roll each biscuit into a larger circle to fit each muffin cup. Firmly press each rolled biscuit into the bottom and up the sides of the greased muffin cups to form a cup shape.
- Fill Biscuit Cups: Spoon the prepared meat mixture evenly into each biscuit cup. Then sprinkle the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese on top of each filled biscuit cup.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake the cups for 17 to 20 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle fresh cilantro over the biscuit cups for a bright, fresh finish. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the beef well to avoid soggy biscuit cups.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheeses like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for extra spice.
- For added crunch, top with crushed tortilla chips after baking.
- These cups can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for 5-7 minutes.
- Use mild or hot salsa depending on your heat preference.
