Taco Cups
Taco Cups are a delicious, bite-sized dish made with seasoned ground beef and cheese encased in biscuit dough, perfect for parties or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef The meat base for the filling.
- 1 packet taco seasoning Adds flavorful spices to the beef.
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack or pepper Jack cheese Provides the melty goodness in each cup.
Shell Ingredients
- 6 pieces jumbo southern homestyle buttermilk biscuits Forms the outer shell of the Taco Cups.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Crumble and cook ground beef in a large skillet on medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons water, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and fold in cheese until melted and mixed.
- Butter or spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.
- Split 6 biscuits horizontally and press each half into muffin tins.
- Fill each muffin tin with 3-4 tablespoons of the taco filling.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes until cheese is melted and biscuit edges are golden brown.
- Run a knife around each biscuit to loosen and transfer to a serving tray. Optional: serve with toppings.
Notes
Taco Cups can be served with toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for customization. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.