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Barbe Cups Recipe

These Barbe Cups are a fun twist on classic sloppy joes! Imagine tender, flaky biscuit cups brimming with a savory BBQ beef mixture and melted cheese. A quick and easy recipe that's a guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike – perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun party snack. This recipe was a huge hit in our hospital unit, even with the pickiest eaters!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 454.2 kcal
Protein 51g
Rating 4.2 (5 Reviews)
Barbe Cups

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Ingredients for Barbe Cups

  • Lean Ground Beef
  • Instant Minced Onion
  • Flakey Biscuits
  • Barbecue Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Cheddar Cheese

How to Make Barbe Cups

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
  3. Separate refrigerated biscuit dough into 10 rounds. (You can use store-bought refrigerated biscuits.)
  4. Press each biscuit round firmly into the bottom and up the sides of 10 muffin cups, forming a 1/4-inch rim.
  5. In a large skillet, brown 1 pound of ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  6. Stir in 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
  7. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
  8. Evenly spoon the BBQ beef mixture into the prepared biscuit cups.
  9. Top each cup with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese).
  10. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the biscuit cups are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Let cool for 1 minute before carefully removing from the muffin tin and serving.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

42g

Carbs

12g

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