Description
Sloppy Joe Biscuit Cups are a delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich, combining savory ground beef in a tangy sauce baked inside flaky biscuit cups topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a family-friendly meal or party appetizer, these bite-sized cups offer a fun and flavorful way to enjoy a comforting favorite with minimal prep and quick baking time.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ cup ketchup
- 4 tsp sugar
- 4 tsp yellow mustard
- 4 tsp white vinegar
- 4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Biscuit Cups
- 2 (6-oz) cans refrigerated biscuits (10 biscuits total)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Dried parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Spray a regular muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the lean ground beef until browned. Drain off any excess grease to reduce fat content in the dish.
- Make sloppy joe sauce: Add ketchup, sugar, yellow mustard, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and dried minced onion flakes to the cooked beef. Stir thoroughly and reduce heat to low. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Prepare biscuit cups: Open the cans of refrigerated biscuit dough and separate into 10 biscuits. Using a rolling pin, roll each biscuit into a large circle to fit the muffin cups properly. Press each circle firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the sprayed muffin pan cups to form a shell.
- Assemble the cups: Spoon the thickened meat mixture evenly into each biscuit cup. Top each with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese for a gooey finish.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 17 to 20 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle the Sloppy Joe Biscuit Cups with dried parsley for added flavor and color. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce or chopped jalapeños to the meat mixture.
- You can substitute shredded cheddar with mozzarella or your favorite melting cheese.
- Drain excess grease from the cooked beef to keep the cups from becoming too oily.
- To save time, biscuit dough can be purchased pre-rolled if available.
- Serve these cups with a side of coleslaw or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
