BBQ Beef Biscuit Cups: Biscuit Meets BBQ in a Muffin Tin

Biscuits are great. BBQ beef is great. Together in a cup? Genius.

Flaky biscuit dough pressed into a muffin tin. Filled with tangy BBQ beef and cheddar. Baked until golden. 30 minutes. Handheld happiness.

Ingredients

Makes 10 biscuit cups.

• 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (10 biscuits)
• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
• ½ small onion, diced
• 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Cook Beef

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 10-cup muffin tin.
2. In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain fat.
3. Stir in BBQ sauce and brown sugar. Simmer 2 minutes.

Step 2: Press the Biscuits

1. Press each biscuit into the bottom and up the sides of a muffin cup, forming a cup shape.

Step 3: Fill the Cups

1. Spoon BBQ beef mixture into each biscuit cup.
2. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 4: Bake

1. Bake 12-15 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and cheese is melted.

Step 5: Serve

1. Let cool 5 minutes. Run a knife around edges to loosen.
2. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce. Garnish with parsley or green onions. Serve warm.

Summary

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15-20 minutes | Total Time: 25-30 minutes

Yield: 10 biscuit cups

Difficulty: Easy

Storage Notes

Fridge:

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 days.

Reheat:

Oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes. Microwave for 20-30 seconds.

Freezer Friendly:

Freeze baked cups for 2 months. Reheat in oven from frozen at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.

Pro Tip:

Use Grands-style biscuits for deeper cups. Flaky layers work best.