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Barbecue Cups Recipe

Savory BBQ Cups: Flaky biscuits filled with juicy beef, tangy BBQ sauce, and melted cheese! This 30-minute recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a game-day snack. Easy to customize with your favorite BBQ sauce and cheese.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 508.9 kcal
Protein 51g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecue Cups

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated biscuits
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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How to Make Barbecue Cups

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef and 1 medium onion (chopped) over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce.
  4. Add the brown sugar and BBQ sauce mixture to the cooked beef and onion. Stir well to combine.
  5. Generously grease a 16-20 cup muffin tin.
  6. Press each biscuit (from a 16.3 oz can of refrigerated biscuits) into the bottom of each muffin cup to form a cup shape.
  7. Fill each biscuit cup with the beef mixture, about 3/4 full.
  8. Sprinkle each cup generously with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese).
  9. Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

58 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

49g

Carbs

14g

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Appetizers & Snacks Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes American Game Day Recipes 30 Minutes Or Less

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