Finalist in the "Handheld Kid Pleasers"
category of the 2003 National Beef Cook-Off.
Cheesy Sloppy
José Beefy Taco Cups
- 1 container (20 ounces)
fully-cooked seasoned ground beef with taco sauce
1 package (17.3 ounces) refrigerated grand corn or buttermilk
biscuit dough
1/2 cup canned Sloppy Joe sauce
3/4 cup shredded Mexican four-cheese blend
Toppings:
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced lettuce
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup shredded Mexican four-cheese blend
1/2 cup dairy sour cream
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
Separate biscuits and press each into a 3 1/2-inch circle. Place
over the underside of muffin cups from a standard-sized muffin
pan, pressing around cup to shape into a bowl. Bake in 350°F
oven 12 to 15 minutes or until browned. Remove baked cups to
platter.
- Meanwhile, combine taco
sauce with ground beef and Sloppy Joe sauce in medium saucepan;
cook over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until hot and bubbly,
stirring occasionally. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese.
- Spoon beef mixture evenly
into cups. Top evenly with lettuce, tomato and 1/4 cup cheese.
Top with sour cream and olives.
Serves 4.
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Texas Beef Council and Beef It's What's For Dinner.
