Taco Biscuit Cups Recipe - super easy to make and tastes great! Zesty taco meat stuffed into buttermilk biscuits, topped with cheddar cheese, and baked in a muffin tin. The whole family gobbled these up! Ground beef, taco seasoning, salsa, cheddar cheese, and canned biscuits. Can make it in advance and freeze it for a quick meal later.
Preheat oven to 350ºFl Spray a regular muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large skillet, cook lean ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Add taco seasoning, salsa, and water. Stir well. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat. Add ½ cup shredded cheese and set aside.
Open a can of refrigerated biscuits. Separate biscuit dough into 10 biscuits. Using a rolling pin, roll each biscuit into a large circle. Firmly press dough in the bottom and up the side of each muffin cup.
Spoon the meat mixture into the biscuit cups. Top each biscuit with the remaining ½ cup grated cheese.
Bake in a preheated oven for 17 to 20 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown. Sprinkle with cilantro.
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.
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:
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.