Description
This Taco Bubble-Up Casserole is a fun and flavorful one-dish meal combining seasoned ground beef, salsa, enchilada sauce, cheddar cheese, and fluffy biscuit pieces. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s topped with fresh green onions and classic taco toppings like lettuce, tomato, and sour cream, making it perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasoning
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 ounce envelope taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup salsa
- 1 can (10 ounces) Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
Cheese and Vegetables
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, divided
Base and Toppings
- 8 cans large canned biscuits
- Assorted taco toppings such as lettuce, tomato, salsa, and sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large pan over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked and no longer pink, then drain excess grease to reduce fat.
- Add Seasoning and Sauces: Stir in the salsa, red enchilada sauce, and taco seasoning into the cooked beef, mixing thoroughly to incorporate all flavors.
- Add Cheese and Onions: Add half of the shredded cheddar cheese and half of the sliced green onions to the beef mixture, stirring evenly.
- Prepare Biscuits: Cut each of the canned biscuits into eight pieces, then gently fold them into the beef mixture without crushing them.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the combined mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it smoothly for even baking.
- Bake Initial Stage: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to cook the biscuits through and blend the flavors.
- Add Remaining Cheese: Remove the casserole from the oven and evenly sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake Final Stage: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with remaining green onions and your choice of taco toppings such as lettuce, tomato, salsa, and sour cream. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- To reduce fat, use lean ground beef or substitute ground turkey.
- Customize toppings with avocado, jalapeños, or olives based on preference.
- Cooking times may vary; ensure biscuits are fully cooked before serving.
- For gluten-free version, substitute canned biscuits with gluten-free biscuit dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
