Barbecue Beef Cups
Savory ground beef mixed with tangy barbecue sauce is spooned into flaky biscuit cups and baked until golden. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, these cups are a perfect appetizer or a fun weeknight meal.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 32 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 738 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, milk, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 340 gground beef, 85% lean
- 0.5 cupbarbecue sauce
- 2 tbsplight brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbspyellow onion, finely chopped
- 8 pcscanned biscuit dough
- 0.75 cupcheddar cheese, shredded
Equipment
skillet · spoon · knife · oven · muffin tin
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a standard muffin tin.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Using a non-stick muffin tin or paper liners can make cleanup even easier.
- 2
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until it is fully browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
About 7 min
- 3
Carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Tilt the pan and use a spoon to hold back the meat while you pour off the grease.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and chopped onion into the beef.
About 1 min
- 5
Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
About 3 min
- 6
Separate the biscuit dough pieces and press one into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup to form a small crust.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Try not to stretch the dough too thin or it may tear during baking.
- 7
Spoon the beef mixture evenly into each of the biscuit cups.
About 2 min
- 8
Top each cup with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
About 1 min
- 9
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the biscuit dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
About 12 min
Cook’s note: Keep an eye on them in the last few minutes as ovens can vary.
- 10
Let the barbecue beef cups cool in the pan for a few minutes before carefully removing and serving them.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Running a thin knife around the edge of each cup can help release them cleanly.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 737.8kcal
- Protein
- 27.8g
- Carbs
- 73.5g
- Fat
- 36.7g
- Fibre
- 3.2g
- Sugar
- 23.8g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a 175°C (350°F) oven for 5-7 minutes or in the microwave until warmed through.
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