Cheesy Taco Cups

Cut: Ground Beef
Total recipe time: 30 minutes
Cheesy Taco Cups

Main Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 pounds ground beef (95% lean)
  • 1 package(17.3 ounces) refrigerated grand corn or buttermilk biscuit dough
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix
  • 3/4 cup sloppy joe sauce
  • 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

    Toppings:
  • 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup dairy sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

    Directions:
  1. Heat oven to 350° F. Separate biscuits and press each into a 3-1/2-inch circle. Place over the underside of muffin cups from a standard-size muffin pan, pressing around cup to shape into bowl.  Bake at 350° F for 12-15 minutes or until browned. Remove baked cups to platter.
  2. Meanwhile brown ground beef with taco seasoning mix in a large skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into crumbles.
  3. Stir in sloppy joe sauce; cook 2 to 4 minutes or until hot and bubbly, stirring occasionally. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese. Spoon beef mixture evenly into cups. Top with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Top with sour cream and olives.
Recipe Notes:

Nutrition Information per taco cup: 331 calories; 25g proetein; 37g carbohydrate; 9g fat.

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