Description
These Taco Cupcakes are a fun twist on traditional tacos, perfect for parties or a family dinner. Ground beef seasoned with taco flavors, nestled in a biscuit cup, topped with cheese and your favorite taco toppings. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Taco Cupcakes:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count)
- 1/2 cup refried beans (optional)
- nonstick cooking spray
For Toppings (optional):
- sour cream
- chopped tomatoes
- shredded lettuce
- sliced olives
- jalapeños
- green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, then add taco seasoning and salsa. Simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the biscuit cups: Press biscuit dough rounds into muffin cups, adding refried beans if desired.
- Fill the cups: Spoon beef mixture into each cup, top with cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Top with desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or black beans for a vegetarian version.
- To make ahead, bake the taco cupcakes and reheat before serving, then add fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco cupcake
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
