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BBQ Ground Beef Biscuit Cups

Savory BBQ beef baked in biscuit cups makes a quick, kid-friendly handheld meal.
Prep Time14 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pickled jalapenos, chopped optional
  • 5 count Grands refrigerated biscuits (1 can, 5-count)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or American cheese

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks; drain any excess grease.
  • Stir in the BBQ sauce, dried minced onion, brown sugar (if using), yellow mustard, and chopped pickled jalapenos (if using). Simmer the mixture for about 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray 10 cups of a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Separate each biscuit into layers (each biscuit yields 2 pieces). Stretch one piece and press it into the bottom and up the sides of a muffin cup to form a shell; repeat with remaining pieces to line 10 cups.
  • Divide the beef mixture evenly among the biscuit-lined cups.
  • Top each cup with about 1/2 cup total shredded cheese divided among the 10 cups (approximately 1–2 tablespoons each).
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the biscuit edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Let the cups rest for 1 minute, then run a knife around each edge to loosen and remove them from the pan.

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet
  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Cooking Spray
  • Knife

Notes

  • If your BBQ sauce is sweet, omit the brown sugar.
  • Freeze assembled baked cups without cheese for best results.
  • To reheat from frozen, bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes, then add cheese and bake until melted.
  • Let baked cups cool completely before freezing.