Description
Taco Bubble Up is a comforting and flavorful casserole that combines seasoned ground beef, biscuit dough, and melty cheese baked together for a quick and satisfying meal. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this dish brings the classic taco flavors with a delightful biscuit twist.
Ingredients
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Meat Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
- 10 ounce can enchilada sauce
- 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
Baking Components
- 2 (6 ounce) cans Pillsbury homestyle grands biscuits
- 8 ounce block Colby Jack cheese, shredded
Toppings
- Your favorite taco toppings (such as sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside to prepare for baking.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown and crumble the ground beef until no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat thoroughly to reduce greasiness.
- Add Seasonings and Sauces: Stir in the packet of taco seasoning, the enchilada sauce, and the diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel) into the skillet with the cooked beef. Mix well to evenly combine and then remove from heat.
- Prepare Biscuit Pieces: Cut each biscuit into eighths. Place these biscuit pieces into a large mixing bowl, ready to be folded into the meat mixture.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the taco meat mixture over the biscuit pieces in the bowl. Gently fold the biscuit pieces with the meat mixture, being careful not to break them apart too much.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are bubbling, the biscuits are fully cooked, and the cheese is nicely browned.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with your favorite taco toppings and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the enchilada sauce with a mild or spicy red salsa depending on your preference.
- For a lower fat version, use lean ground beef or ground turkey and reduce cheese quantity accordingly.
- Taco seasoning packets vary in sodium content, so adjust salt in the dish if using homemade seasoning.
- Allowing the casserole to rest after baking helps set the biscuit base for cleaner serving portions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/9 of the recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
