Best 13 Beef Cups Recipes

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Calling all beef lovers! If you're seeking a delightful culinary adventure that tantalizes your taste buds, look no further than the delectable "Beef Cups" featured in this article. These sensational cups promise an explosion of flavors, bringing together the richness of ground beef, the savory tang of taco seasoning, the freshness of bell peppers, and the melt-in-your-mouth cheesiness of mozzarella. But that's not all - this versatile recipe offers three variations to suit every palate. Prepare to embark on a taste-bud journey like no other as we unveil the secrets behind these irresistible beef cups.

1. **Classic Beef Cups:** Embark on a culinary adventure with the classic rendition of beef cups, blending ground beef, taco seasoning, and a blend of colorful bell peppers. Topped with a blanket of melted mozzarella cheese, these cups are a timeless delight.

2. **Cheesy Beef Cups:** Elevate your beef cup experience with this cheesy variation, boasting a double dose of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses for an extra gooey, indulgent treat. Prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors as the cheeses mingle with the savory beef and zesty bell peppers.

3. **Spicy Beef Cups:** Ignite your taste buds with the fiery incarnation of beef cups, featuring the addition of diced jalapeños and a dash of cayenne pepper. This variation is not for the faint-hearted, promising a thrilling rollercoaster ride of heat and flavor that will leave you craving more.

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate beef cup extravaganza, with three distinct flavor profiles to satisfy every craving. Join us on this culinary expedition as we delve into the detailed recipes and uncover the secrets behind these tantalizing beef cups.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

BARBECUE BEEF CUPS



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This is a quick and easy recipe given to me by a friend. My family loves it.

Provided by Karen

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

¾ pound lean ground beef
½ cup barbeque sauce
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated biscuit dough
⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the cups of a muffin pan.
  • In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, cook beef until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Stir in barbeque sauce and dried onion. Simmer for a few minutes over low heat.
  • Flatten each biscuit, and press into cups of the prepared muffin pan. Make sure the dough comes to the top of the pan. Spoon a portion of the meat mixture into each dough cup.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 3 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 874.3 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

BEEF BISCUIT CUPS



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These have reached comfort food status in my house. Very easy to make, spices can be added to personal taste, same with types of cheese, sauce, etc. This can easily be adjusted to a lower fat version by adjusting the ground beef fat content, biscuits and cheese. I am sure there are lots of these recipes or similar variations floating around the Zaar.

Provided by RHOS6577

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 8 beef cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb ground beef
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 (8 ounce) cans large refrigerated biscuits (8 oz each, I prefer Pillsbury Grands)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Brown ground beef, drain, add spaghetti sauce and seasoning.
  • Cook over medium heat about 5-10 minutes or until heated through.
  • Press biscuits into the bottom and up the sides of greased muffin cups.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons (+) meat mixture into the center of each cup.
  • Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with cheese, bake 3 minutes longer or until cheese melts.

BBQ BEEF CUPS



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This is a great recipe, easy to make, and popular with kids! You can use different flavors of barbecue sauce and different kinds of refrigerator biscuits as well (although I recommend the Pillsbury Grands sized ones as easiest to use).

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

cooking spray or 1 tablespoon butter
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh onions or 1 package onion soup mix (single-serving)
1 can refrigerated biscuit (large sized biscuits)
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray or grease the cups of a muffin tin.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef until browned; drain off drippings.
  • Stir in the barbeque sauce and onion; simmer on low for 10 minutes.
  • Flatten each biscuit with your hand or a rolling pin and press into the cups of the muffin tin; the dough needs to come to the top of each cup.
  • Place a portion of the beef mixture into each dough cup.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, sprinkle each cup with grated cheese, and bake for an additional 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Makes 4 to 6 servings.

SLOW-COOKER SHREDDED BEEF LETTUCE CUPS



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The slow cooker is our summertime go-to for cool kitchen cooking. After swim lessons and outdoor activities, it's so nice to come back to a tasty, light dinner. If you can't find Bibb or Boston, green leaf lettuce is less sturdy but can work in a pinch. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 pounds)
3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
24 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves
Sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine roast, carrots, peppers and onion. Stir together next 6 ingredients in small bowl; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low until roast is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove roast from slow cooker. Cool slightly; shred roast with 2 forks., Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices and vegetables to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water. Gradually stir cornstarch mixture into juices; cook until sauce is thickened, 3-4 minutes. Return beef, sauce and vegetables to slow cooker; cook until heated through, 10-15 minutes., Serve beef in lettuce leaves. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CORNED BEEF HASH CUPS



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Make and share this Corned Beef Hash Cups recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 42m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
3 cups refrigerator hash brown potatoes (chunks, not shreds)
salt
pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 lb sliced deli corned beef, chopped
12 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°; prepare 12 regular muffin cups with foil or silicone liners.
  • Heat a skillet over med-high heat, add the olive oil and onions, then add potatoes.
  • Add salt and pepper and thyme, and cook, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in corned beef and divide mixture among the cups, pressing down into the bottoms.
  • Place contents of 1 egg on top of each cup, and bake for 12 minutes, until whites are set.

BEEF STROGANOFF PIE CUPS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by jab120638

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
1 pound beef top sirloin, flank or skirt steak, thinly sliced
Dash salt and pepper
1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
2 tablespoons vermouth, if desired, or beef-flavored broth
1 cup full-fat sour cream
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • 1 box refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box 1 pound beef top sirloin, flank or skirt steak, thinly sliced Dash salt and pepper 1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups) 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup carrot, chopped 1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed 2 tablespoons vermouth, if desired, or beef-flavored broth 1 cup full-fat sour cream 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk

BARBECUE BEEF CUPS



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Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1/2 onion, diced
2 Teaspoons garlic or 1 Tablespoon garlic paste
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 can Flaky refrigerator biscuits
3/4 cup shredded cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet combine ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook until beef is cooked through and onion is translucent. Add barbecue sauce & brown sugar. Stir and cook for 5 minutes. Preheat oven to 350*F Take biscuits and stretch out between your fingers. Push them into a muffin tin. If biscuits are thick then split then in half before stretching out. Spoon beef mixture into center of each biscuit. Top with cheese. Bake for 12 minutes or until biscuits are done. Serve immediately.

ONION-BEEF MUFFIN CUPS



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"A tube of refrigerated biscuits makes these delicious bites so quick and easy! They're one of my tried-and-true, great lunch recipes and always bring raves.," says Brabara Carlucci of Orange Park, Florida. "In fact, I usually double the recipe just to be sure I have leftovers."-Barbara Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 beef top sirloin steak (1 inch thick and 6 ounces), cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated flaky biscuits
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook onions in butter over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until very tender. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, cook steak for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. , Return onions to pan. Stir in the flour, brown sugar and salt until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until thickened., Separate biscuits; split each horizontally into three portions. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of eight ungreased muffin cups, overlapping the sides and tops. Fill each with about 2 tablespoons beef mixture. , Combine mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over filling. Fold dough over completely to enclose filling. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. , Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 2 minutes before removing from pan. Serve warm. , ,

Nutrition Facts :

CORNED BEEF AND HASH AND EGG CUPS



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Categories     Egg     Brunch     Bake     Father's Day     Casserole/Gratin     Healthy

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

non stick cook spray
3 TBS unsalted butter
8 oz. sliced corned beef chopped
1/2 med onion
1 3/4 c shredded hash browns
3 TBS parsley leaves
1/2 tsp kosher salt
black pepper to taste
12 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 spray muffin pan with non stick spray Heat butter in microwave until melted In large bowl toss corned beef, onion, hash browns , parsley, salt pepper and melted butter till combined. Press about 1/3 c mix into bottom and up sides of each muffin cup. Bake cups 15-20 minutes until golden brown Reduce oven temp to 375. Crack 1 egg into center of each cup and bake 15-18 minutes until eggs are set 139 calories

BBQ BEEF CUPS



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This is a recipe my family loves. I found it quick cooking magazine several years ago. I changed from regular biscuits to the grands. I will sometimes use pizza sauce and sausage in place of hamburger and BBQ sauce. I've even made them with peperoni slice and pizza sauce.

Provided by susan simons

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can(s) grand butter flavor refrigerated biscuit
1/2 lb hamburger
1 small onion, chopped
1 c bbq sauce
1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Brown Hamburger and onions in fry pan. Drain off fat.
  • 2. Pour BBQ sauce over meat and stir together.
  • 3. Flatten out biscuits with your fingers and place in muffin cup and press down center.
  • 4. Spoon hamburger mixture into biscuits.
  • 5. Sprinkle with cheese
  • 6. Bake 15-17 minutes at 350 degrees.

BBQ BEEF CUPS



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Great fast and easy dinner. Fun for the kids, Make these in a mini muffin tin and they are a great appetizer.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Beef

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can(s) grands biscuits
1/2 lb ground beef
1 small onion chopped
3 clove garlic minced
1/2 c favorite bbq sauce
1/2 c ketchup
2 c shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven 350 degrees.
  • 2. In a skillet brown beef with onion and garlic.
  • 3. Add BBQ sauce and ketchup. Remove from heat
  • 4. Separate the grands biscuits and make 12 equal portions. Grease muffin tin and press the biscuits into each tin. Spoon in meat mixture into each tin.
  • 5. Bake about 10 minutes. Top with cheese return to oven and bake an additional 5 minutes.

THAI BEEF CABBAGE CUPS



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Categories     Beef

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ground sirloin
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
8 large green cabbage leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • 1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add beef; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. 2. Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil, sugar, and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a large bowl. Add beef mixture, onion, and cilantro; toss well. Place 2 cabbage leaves on each of 4 plates; divide beef mixture evenly among leaves. Top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons peanuts.

BEEF CUPS



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Categories     Beef     Appetizer     Fry     Quick & Easy     Tailgating

Yield 24 beef cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound of bacon
1 1/2 pounds of Ground Beef
3/4 cup of Barbeque Sauce
1 Tbs brown sugar
2 packages of refrigerated biscuits
one small onion chopped
1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
shredded cheddar
french onions
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until slightly crispy then set aside. Cook beef then add chopped onions,garlic powder,brown sugar, salt and pepper - once combined add in bacon. (keep alittle bit of the bacon to crumble on top of beef cups).Place each biscuit into a muffin pan. Push the biscuit up the sides of the pan. Fill the inside with the beef mixture. Cook for 25 minutes at 350. Then add shredded cheddar, french onions and the extra bacon on top. Cook another five minutes. Then Enjoy!!

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a good quality beef broth. You can make your own or use a store-bought brand.
  • If you don't have Worcestershire sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or tamari.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the cups, such as carrots, celery, or onions.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry to the pan towards the end of cooking.
  • Serve the beef cups over rice or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Beef cups are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover beef. The cups are filled with a flavorful beef and vegetable mixture and then baked in a muffin tin. The result is a tender and juicy dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give beef cups a try.

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