Description
Taco Bubble Up is a quick and delicious casserole perfect for a family meal, combining seasoned ground beef, cheesy biscuits, and classic taco flavors baked to bubbly perfection. This easy one-dish recipe is great for busy weeknights and offers endless customization with your favorite taco toppings.
Ingredients
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Meat and Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
- 10 ounce can enchilada sauce
- 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
Biscuit and Cheese
- 2 (6 ounce) cans Pillsbury homestyle grands biscuits
- 8 ounce block Colby Jack cheese, shredded
Toppings
- Your favorite taco toppings (suggested: sour cream, diced tomatoes, lettuce, sliced olives, jalapeños)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef by browning and crumbling it until there is no pink left, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off excess fat completely to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Add Seasonings and Sauces: Stir in the taco seasoning packet, enchilada sauce, and the diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel) into the browned beef. Mix thoroughly to combine. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Biscuit Pieces: Cut each biscuit into eighths and place the pieces into a large mixing bowl.
- Combine Meat and Biscuit Pieces: Add the taco meat mixture from the skillet into the bowl with biscuit pieces. Gently fold everything together so biscuit pieces are coated but not mashed.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top of the biscuit and meat mixture.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges are bubbly, the cheese is golden brown and melted, and the biscuits are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. Top with your favorite taco toppings and fresh cilantro if desired for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef for a leaner option.
- Adjust the level of heat by choosing mild or hot taco seasoning and enchilada sauce.
- Use gluten-free biscuit dough if you require a gluten-free version.
- Adding extra cheese or mixing different cheeses like cheddar or Monterey Jack can enhance the flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, use a vegan cheese substitute and ensure biscuits meet dietary needs.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat well in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
