BBQ Beef Biscuit Cups only have 5 ingredients: biscuits, ground beef, bbq sauce, cheese and seasoning. So easy and they only take 30 minutes to make!
A DELICIOUSLY EASY 30 MINUTE MEAL
I’ve got a really fun and easy recipe for ya today. I just love recipes like these BBQ Beef Biscuit Cups because they are easy to play around with but are perfect for busy evenings. It’s a kid-friendly (picky eater approved) meal too! Plus, this recipe can definitely be tailored to your family’s tastebuds!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
You could serve fries, tater tots, steamed veggies and/or a side salad.
Yes, you could shred some store bought rotisserie chicken or you could cook up some chicken and cut it into smaller chunks.
You could use sloppy joe mix (like Manwich) or even taco seasoning (just follow the directions on the back of the packet mix.)
See my ingredient image below. You want to look for the smaller, regular sized biscuits (not the Grands – those are large.) Most stores have their own store brand version. There are 10 per package. They are usually going to be the most affordable option as well. If you can’t find those, you could get the Grand’s and just cut them in half and spread them out as best you can into the bottom of the muffin tin.
These can be frozen for up to 3 months. You can also keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer until warmed through.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- ground beef – you can use ground turkey, ground sausage, ground pork or ground chicken
- barbecue sauce – my favorite is Sweet Baby Rays but you use your favorite or you can go all out and make a Homemade BBQ Sauce!
- dried minced onion – this is optional but I love the little kick of flavor it adds.
- refrigerated biscuits – I think the Grands Jr work great here but you can use flaky layers or a store brand. Just make sure they aren’t the larger Grands biscuits – those are too big.
- shredded cheddar cheese – you can use store-bought or shred your own or use a different cheese altogether. I think pepper jack is nice if you want a kick of heat.
HOW TO MAKE BBQ BEEF BISCUIT CUPS:
Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Spray muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. In a large pan, brown and crumble ground beef. Turn off heat. Drain excess grease. Put beef back in pan and add in BBQ sauce and dried minced onion. Stir well.
Separate biscuits and place into greased muffin tins. Press dough up and along sides of muffin tins. Divide meat mixture between muffin tins on top of the biscuits.
Sprinkle each one with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for 10-12 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and cheese is melted.
Serve with a fresh garden salad or fries.
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Originally published: April 2012
Updated photos & republished: May 2025
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- Make sure you are getting the regular-sized biscuits. There should be 10 biscuits per can. Don’t use the larger “Grands” biscuits (unless you plan to cut them in half before you use them).
Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 641mg | Sugar: 8g
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