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Taco Bubble Up Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Description

Taco Bubble Up is a delightful and easy-to-make casserole that combines seasoned ground beef, biscuits, and melted cheese into a flavorful, comforting dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe offers a fun twist on traditional tacos by baking everything together in one dish, making serving quick and mess-free.

Ingredients

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Meat and Seasoning

  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 ounce packet taco seasoning

Sauces and Canned Ingredients

  • 10 ounce can enchilada sauce
  • 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)

Dough

  • 2 (6 ounce) cans Pillsbury homestyle grands biscuits

Cheese

  • 8 ounce block colby jack cheese, shredded

Toppings and Garnishes

  • Your favorite taco toppings (such as sour cream, lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapeños)
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set the dish aside.
  2. Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook, crumbling it with a spatula, until fully browned and no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes. Drain off any excess fat to keep the dish from becoming greasy.
  3. Add Seasonings and Sauces: Stir in the taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, and diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel) into the cooked beef. Mix thoroughly to combine, then remove the skillet from heat and set it aside.
  4. Prepare the Biscuits: Cut each biscuit into eighths and place all the biscuit pieces into a large mixing bowl.
  5. Combine Meat and Biscuits: Pour the taco meat mixture into the bowl with the biscuit pieces. Gently fold the mixture together until the biscuit pieces are evenly coated but not completely broken down.
  6. Assemble in Baking Dish: Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly for uniform cooking.
  7. Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded colby jack cheese evenly over the top of the mixture, ensuring good coverage for a cheesy finish.
  8. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes. Bake until the edges are bubbly, the cheese is melted and browned, and the biscuit dough is cooked through.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for about 10 minutes before serving to let it set slightly. Serve with your favorite taco toppings and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Use an 80/20 ground beef blend for the best flavor and texture, but leaner beef can be used for a lower fat option.
  • You can substitute the enchilada sauce with your favorite red salsa for a different flavor profile.
  • Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies add a mild spice and tang, but you can adjust to your preferred spice level.
  • Adding extra cheese or different cheese types like cheddar or pepper jack can customize this dish.
  • The recipe can be doubled for larger crowds and baked in a larger dish, adjusting baking times as needed.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/9 of casserole)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Find it online: https://jessicasrecipes.com/taco-bubble-up-recipe/