Description
Taco Bubble Up is a fun and easy casserole combining seasoned ground beef, biscuits, enchilada sauce, and cheese baked to bubbly perfection. This dish makes for a great weeknight meal or casual gathering with taco flavors all in one pan.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
Sauces and Vegetables
- 10 ounce can enchilada sauce
- 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
Dough and Cheese
- 2 (6 ounce) cans Pillsbury Homestyle Grands biscuits
- 8 ounce block Colby Jack cheese, shredded
Garnish and Toppings
- Your favorite taco toppings
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside to use later.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown and crumble the ground beef until fully cooked and no pink remains, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease well to avoid a greasy dish.
- Add Seasoning and Sauces: Stir in the taco seasoning packet, enchilada sauce, and diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel) into the cooked beef. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors, then remove the skillet from heat.
- Prepare Biscuits: Cut each biscuit from the two cans into eighths to create bite-sized pieces. Place these biscuit pieces in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the taco meat mixture over the biscuit pieces in the bowl. Gently fold them together ensuring even distribution without breaking up the biscuit pieces too much.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Add Cheese Topping: Evenly sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese over the top of the mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly, cheese is golden brown, and biscuits are fully cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm topped with your favorite taco toppings and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use a hot enchilada sauce or add extra diced jalapeños.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef for a lighter version.
- If you prefer, you can use other shredded cheeses such as cheddar or Monterey Jack.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
