It’s no secret that tacos are a favorite in this house. Yet, with two toddlers, it isn’t the most ‘friendly’ of recipes when it comes to … total mess!
So, I thought I’d try Biscuit Taco Cups and see if they were more of a kid-friendly choice. I usually make my own biscuits {simple to make and just a few ingredients}.
Yet, for added ease, you can also use Pillsbury Grand bisquits {though they are hard to find in stores near me}.
Delicious and just plain cute – Biscuit Taco Cups are a must-try. Though small, the addition of the Biscuits make them very filling, one could do most people. The kids made less mess and we all gobbled them up. And, the biscuits heat up nice the next day too, for leftovers!
Biscuit Taco Cups
Ingredients
- 1 can Pillsbury Grand bisquits
- 1 lb . Ground Beef or chicken, or steak etc
- 1 Packets Taco Seasoning
- Fresh Veggies: Lettuce tomato, green pepper, jalapeno etc
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F. Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
- Add taco seasoning mix and water; mix well. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 10 minutes or until ground beef mixture is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Spray cupcake pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- Separate dough into 8 biscuits and press to into and as much up the side of cups as possible.
- Bake at 375°F. for 14 to 16 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove pan from oven. If cups are puffed, before they cool, try to gently pat them down to get that 'cup' form back.
- Remove biscuit cups after about 10 minutes once they have cooled enough to keep shape.
- Spoon beef mixture evenly into each cup.
- Top with cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and salsa.
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Soozle says
03/01/2012 at 5:27 pmOh wow! These look delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Tammi says
03/03/2012 at 1:34 pmMake and enjoy, Soozie!
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Rebecca says
03/02/2012 at 6:53 amI have done something similar, but used flat bread as the “cup” (and fiddled around making that cup stay in place) This looks like it take much less effort and somthing my husband can get ready for dinner too! Which is a bonus for me! thanks for sharing!
Tammi says
03/02/2012 at 7:07 amGood to note: flatbread when in a pinch! I also have a hard time finding the Grands, not sure why most stores here don’t have it. Anyway, the Grands is much easier to make into cups than the regular size package!
Adam says
03/02/2012 at 8:37 amI’ve done this with mashed potatoes, beef and gravy and it turned out really well.
Will definitely need to try tacos.
Tammi says
03/03/2012 at 1:34 pmOh, that sounds good! Do you mean to put the ingredients inside the biscuit cups? Link me a recipe if you can!
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Adam says
03/03/2012 at 1:38 pmYup, I made the biscuit cups exactly like you did.
I browned a half pound of ground beef with onions, salt and pepper. Gravy was just a store-bought package where you add water. Mashed potatoes however you make them.
I then half-cooked the biscuits, put half mashed potato, half beef into the cups and cooked the rest of the time.
Once they were done I added the gravy to the top and served.
Veronica R says
03/02/2012 at 8:51 pmThanks so much for posting this recipe! We love tacos, but they are so hard for the little ones to eat. This seems like a great alternative!
Tammi says
03/03/2012 at 1:33 pmLet me know if you try this recipe, Veronica!
It’s one to try at least once!
Brandy says
03/03/2012 at 12:52 pmThese look and sound so delicious! I just may have to try them with my fam!
aquariann says
03/03/2012 at 8:30 pmYum … what a brilliant idea!!
Tammy says
03/13/2012 at 12:00 pmWow they look delicious, Ill definitely be making these, thanks for sharing the recipe!
Kasandria Reasoner says
03/26/2012 at 6:19 pmHOLY MOLY Those look good!
Kas
julie says
04/09/2012 at 1:33 pmThis looks like an easy meal and looks like a great and easy way for little ones to eat their tacos.
Sheryl says
04/09/2012 at 6:22 pmLooks Yummy!
Naina John says
05/22/2012 at 7:11 pmNice Idea. I am vegetarian. SO I will put beans instead of meat. Will give it a try.
Deb Dorrington says
05/27/2012 at 2:48 pmI showed the picture of your recipe to my little one and she wants to make them today..lol…we will make them soon though as the recipe sounds easy and delicious.
Amanda Thomas says
06/26/2012 at 7:24 pmThese look super easy to make! I will have to try them!
JENNIFER HART says
07/01/2012 at 9:22 amI LOVE FINDING RECIPES FOR SINGLE SIZED FOOD ESPECIALLY IF IT IS QUICK AND EASY AND TASTY–THANKS
Lee Pearson says
07/03/2012 at 5:41 pmOMG! You are a genius!!! This looks so good and so very easy to make and that’s what I like. I am going to surprise my family with this recipe. They will love it. Thank you 🙂
Stacey L says
01/24/2013 at 10:51 amlooks yummy, what a great idea. Love how simply the recipe looks going to have to make this and see what the family thinks of it. thanks for sharing.
Angela says
01/24/2013 at 9:13 pmYour daughter is so cute in that picture and looks yummy!
leah says
01/26/2013 at 3:44 amMmm!! We’re a HUGE fan of tacos & this looks like an amazing idea & delicious!! Have to be trying this sometime!! (:
heather holmberg says
02/03/2013 at 8:14 pmI made these ! and besides being very messy – they were delicious and so easy to make – ty for sharing it is a nice twist on tacos, my daughter loved them with the left over “shells” she added cheese and made garlic cups the next day lol !
Teresa M says
02/09/2013 at 10:12 pmI love your recipes!! This not only looks delicious but so easy to make using the Pillsbury Dough…I love tacos and my daughter does too. I love Mexican food in general but tacos are so much fun especially with children around!
antony bosch says
02/13/2013 at 9:49 amI think I will be trying this one fro sure!
Andrea Williams says
02/14/2013 at 7:01 pmThese look delicious and easy to make too! 😉 Thanks for sharing! I’m adding it to my soon-to-be-made list.
Lucie Harvey says
03/08/2013 at 9:56 amThis will be my last recipe of the kids cooking week 😀
Cindy B says
03/09/2013 at 9:06 pmAnother winner! These look delicious and I think my grandson and his friends will love them, thanks!
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
03/12/2013 at 3:12 amcute appetizers I got a recipe on pinterest that I use for my tacos and chili when I make it. the soduim in the prepacked seasonings is crazy. the spices I use are just miked spices no salt added, and they taste the same if not better. http://pinterest.com/powassanmom/
Ava M says
03/12/2013 at 9:52 amoh wowo these look so good what a great idea i will be trying this soon. Great for kids as they have little hands and some time the big tocos are to big for them.
Jo-Anne Pfoh says
03/12/2013 at 6:46 pmI had my doubts but they were amazing and a big hit thanks
Anne Taylor says
03/13/2013 at 8:56 amThese look amazing and perfect for my grandkids! Thanks for othe recipe!
Debbie Bashford says
03/15/2013 at 8:16 amI love this!!
Jennifer A. says
04/07/2013 at 4:16 pmThese look so good and very healthy too! thanks for sharing.
Jaime Brown says
04/13/2013 at 8:48 amThese look so yummy:) thank you for sharing these recipes, I really needed more different recipes because I am so tired of cooking the same thing every week, and my family is too lol:)
Judy Cowan says
05/02/2013 at 9:23 amThese look good, would of never thought of making biscuit tacos!
lori butler says
05/05/2013 at 11:12 pmthese look amazing… a must make
Undomesticgirl says
05/13/2013 at 2:05 pmI’m so going to try these!
Laurie B says
05/19/2013 at 6:52 amWhat a great idea and recipe. My kids love tacos but always have a hard time with the shells cause they break and the soft shells always open up some how. Thanks for sharing!
Sydney D says
06/06/2013 at 7:21 pmThese look so good and unique!
Suzanne Smith says
06/06/2013 at 8:23 pmWow – this looks great and colourful…it’s a Pinner.
Ester G says
06/09/2013 at 9:00 amLooks like a great recipe, could even be used for a BBQ as an appetizer! I love that you use the pre-made biscuits cause it’s easier and they sure are good!
Vesper says
07/18/2013 at 9:19 amGreat to make for dinner with maybe a salad
Lynn M says
10/09/2013 at 11:06 amMy fav recipe so far,what a wonderful idea esp for my youngest because he gets very messy!
jessica s says
11/02/2013 at 5:54 amwow great idea.. never thought of using biscuits before.. and I would definitely go the Pillsbury route, i’m terribly at baking!
Darrah Bailey says
11/06/2013 at 11:16 amWow! Great idea! Trying this today <3
Wanda Tracey says
12/04/2013 at 11:21 amI always make lots of finger foods to serve on Christmas eve and throughout the holidays so that cooking doesn’t interfere with my quality of visits with my family.(although we do have a big turkey feast too).These taco biscuits are the perfect thing for me to make ahead and freeze for later.My family will love them.Thanks for posting this one.It will be a favorite for us.XX
Taylor says
01/24/2014 at 6:07 pmI think that this is a REALLY great recipe and I’m going to try to make this when I can. LOVE it!!!!
sarah jackson says
02/06/2014 at 9:15 amthis is great ! it might just be the trick to getting my lil on to eat tacos , bookmarking this one !
Wanda Tracey says
08/10/2014 at 11:00 amThis recipe looks devine.I can’t wait to make them for my family.Thanks for posting another great recipe.
Vesper says
10/04/2014 at 4:35 amLook like a great snack – love anything with jalapeno
Wanda Tracey says
10/31/2014 at 7:46 pmI am definitely going to try these tasty little taco cups.They look like they wouldn`t be as messy as the taco shells but just as delicious.Thank you.
Rachel says
09/05/2015 at 1:51 pmLove tacos! great idea for a new fun and kid friendly meal. Thanks 🙂