Grands! Biscuit Taco Cups

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 1
Grands! Biscuit Taco Cups: A Fun and Easy Twist on Taco Night
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 can spicy chili beans , undrained
1 package taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup water
1 can pillsbury grands refrigerated biscuits
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded lettuce , if desired ( optional )
1/2 cup chopped tomato , if desired ( optional )
1/2 cup sour cream , if desired ( optional )
1/2 cup thick & chunky salsa , if desired ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
420
Sugar
3g
Fat
25g
Grands! Biscuit Taco Cups are a creative and easy-to-prepare spin on traditional tacos. The use of refrigerated biscuit dough instead of traditional taco shells makes this dish a convenient and fun twist on the classic Mexican staple. The biscuit cups create a crispy vessel that perfectly holds the flavorful beef and bean mixture, topped with melted cheddar cheese. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner, a party appetizer, or a fun family dinner. This recipe makes 12 taco cups, making it perfect for feeding a small crowd or for meal prep for the week ahead.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
2.Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat and drain the excess grease.
3.Stir in the chili beans, taco seasoning mix, and water. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes
4.Flatten each biscuit and press it into the prepared muffin cups to form cups, making sure the edges come up to the top of the cup.
5.Spoon beef mixture evenly into the biscuit cups. Top each cup with shredded cheddar cheese.
6.Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot, topped with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sour cream, and salsa if desired.

PROS

Grands! Biscuit Taco Cups are an effortless and fun way to switch up your taco night routine.
Convenient and easy to make, this recipe will have you enjoying delicious tacos in no time.
The recipe can be easily customized to your taste by adding or omitting ingredients.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat due to the use of ground beef and cheese.
Using lean ground beef and reduced-fat cheese can help make this dish healthier.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not the healthiest option, it does include some healthy ingredients such as lean ground beef, which is a good source of protein, and spices used in the taco seasoning mix like cumin and chili powder, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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