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
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 10-cup muffin tin.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain fat.
- Stir in BBQ sauce and brown sugar. Simmer 2 minutes.
Step 2: Press the Biscuits
- Press each biscuit into the bottom and up the sides of a muffin cup, forming a cup shape.
Step 3: Fill the Cups
- Spoon BBQ beef mixture into each biscuit cup.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake 12-15 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and cheese is melted.
Step 5: Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes. Run a knife around edges to loosen.
- 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.
