Taco Ranch Biscuit Cups
Savory and indulgent, these Taco Ranch Biscuit Bites blend zesty ground beef with creamy ranch and sharp cheddar, all encased in golden buttermilk biscuit rounds. Ideal for gatherings, game days, or a casual snack, this bite-sized appetizer is both convenient and crowd-pleasing. The filling can be made ahead for quick assembly.
Ingredients
- 2 12-oz cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- 1 lb ground beef
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 10-oz can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
- 1 1-oz packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup bottled ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF and prepare mini muffin pans by lightly spraying them with cooking spray.
- In a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, then drain off the excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning, undrained diced tomatoes with green chiles, and water. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes before removing from heat to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled meat mixture with ranch dressing and shredded cheddar cheese, blending thoroughly.
- Separate each of the 20 buttermilk biscuits into two equal rounds, resulting in 40 pieces. Gently press each biscuit round into the wells of the muffin pans.
- Evenly distribute the taco mixture into the biscuit-lined cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the biscuit edges are golden and crisp.
Notes
Ensure you use the smaller style of biscuits (12-oz cans containing 10 biscuits each), not the larger Grands variety. The yield of 40 bites assumes each biscuit is halved.
Prepare the taco filling ahead and refrigerate for convenience.
Ground turkey can replace beef for a leaner option.
For enhanced flavor, consider using homemade ranch or jalapeño ranch.
Mild Rotel tomatoes may be substituted to reduce spiciness, or omitted entirely without compromising taste.
Prepare the taco filling ahead and refrigerate for convenience.
Ground turkey can replace beef for a leaner option.
For enhanced flavor, consider using homemade ranch or jalapeño ranch.
Mild Rotel tomatoes may be substituted to reduce spiciness, or omitted entirely without compromising taste.