Taco Cups
As many recipes do, this one came from opening my refrigerator and using the ingredients I had on hand to make a quick and easy meal for my family. I grabbed a roll of biscuit dough, some ground beef, salsa and lettuce. In less than 30 minutes, Taco Cups were on the table for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Why run to the grocery store to buy something for dinner? Just open your refrigerator and get creative! Grab a few ingredients and see what happens, you just might be surprised. That’s how this recipe became a family favorite.
Taco Cups are a combination of taco meat, salsa, and cheese tucked inside of a crispy cup made of refrigerated biscuit dough. Serve them with lettuce and sour cream. They come together quickly and make a satisfying, easy-to-eat dinner in just minutes. Make them for your family and watch them disappear!
Taco Cups Recipe
What’s needed?
- 1 (8-count) tube of crescent or biscuit dough
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 envelope of mild taco seasoning (or 2 teaspoons of chili powder)
- 15 ounces mild tomato corn salsa
- cheddar cheese, shredded
- lettuce wedges
- Guacamole, salsa and sour cream for garnish
How to make Taco Cups?
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
- Spray a muffin pan with cooking spray. While the beef mixture is cooking, open the tube of dough and separate the rolls. Flatten one roll into the bottom of a muffin cup. Press it along the sides and bottom of the cup. It doesn’t have to look perfect. A few tips or edges sticking up are fine. One tube of crescent rolls will make eight taco cups.
- Drain the ground beef and add the taco seasoning and salsa. Stir to combine and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Use a small measuring cup to fill the muffin cups with ground beef mixture.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 to 18 minutes. Add a small amount of shredded cheddar cheese to the top of each taco cup and bake for another 2 to 3 minutes, just until cheese is melted.
- Remove the taco cups from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Insert a knife around the edge of the cup and gently lift them out. Serve with lettuce, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and some finely shredded cheese.
This 30-minute meal is easy to make, truly inexpensive and tastes great! It checks all the boxes when looking for an easy weeknight meal for your family.
More Easy Weeknight Meals
- Spanish Rice with Smoked Sausage
- French Bread Pizza
- Honey Orange Chicken
- Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
- Cheesy Bacon and Egg Cups
- Sheet Pan BLT Pizza
Once you’ve tried Taco Cups, come back and leave me a comment. I’d love to hear from YOU! And be sure to check out more easy recipes here at raveaboutfood.com!
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Taco Cups
Ingredients
- 16 ounces biscuit dough, 8-count tube, or crescent dough
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 ounce taco seasoning, or 2 teaspoons of chili powder
- 15 ounces salsa
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 cups lettuce, shredded
- Guacamole, salsa and sour cream for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
- Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. While the beef mixture is cooking, open the tube of dough and separate the rolls. Flatten one roll into the bottom of a muffin cup. Press it along the sides and bottom of the cup. It doesn't have to look perfect. A few tips or edges sticking up are fine. One tube of biscuit dough will make eight taco cups.
- Drain the ground beef and add the taco seasoning and salsa. Stir to combine and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Use a small measuring cup to fill the muffin cups with ground beef mixture.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-18 minutes. Add a small amount of cheddar cheese to the top of each taco cup and bake for another 2-3 minutes, just until the cheese is melted.
- Remove taco cups from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Remove them by inserting a knife around the edge of the cup and gently lifting them out. Serve with a shredded lettuce, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and more finely shredded cheese.
Equipment
- 1 12 count muffin pan, sprayed with cooking spray