Best 7 Beef In A Cup Recipes

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**Beef in a Cup: A Journey of Flavors**

Indulge in a culinary expedition with our tantalizing collection of beef in a cup recipes, promising an explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. Discover the delectable "One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta" that combines the comforting flavors of a classic cheeseburger with the convenience of a one-pot meal. For those seeking a zesty kick, the "Taco Stuffed Shells" offer a delightful fusion of Mexican spices and tender beef, encased in delectable pasta shells. Embark on a taste adventure with the "Loaded Baked Potato Cups" brimming with creamy mashed potatoes, succulent beef, and a medley of tantalizing toppings. And for a hearty and flavorful treat, explore the "Sloppy Joe Cups" where savory ground beef is smothered in a tangy sauce, nestled in soft bread bowls. Each recipe promises a unique culinary escapade, ensuring that every bite is an unforgettable experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

13 BEST WAYS TO COOK BEEF CUBES



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Thanks to these beef cube recipes, you can have a tender, juicy, and flavorful family meal ready in no time. They're tasty, easy, and budget-friendly!

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Beef     Dinner     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 13

Steak Bites With Garlic Butter
Beef Cubes and Gravy
Honey Garlic Steak Bites
Braised Beef Cubes With Garlic
Cube Steak
30-Minute Mongolian Beef
Beef Stew
Beef Wellington Bites
Cajun Butter Steak Bites
Air Fryer Juicy Steak Bites
Popcorn Steak Bites
Juicy Skillet Steak Bites With Potatoes
Vegetable Beef Soup

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a delicious beef cube recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

EASY TACO CUPS



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These zesty little cups rank high on my list of favorites because they combine three things I look for in a recipe: fast, easy and delicious! They make a simply fantastic finger food for parties, and my guests have fun selecting their desired toppings. -Ashley Jarvies, Manassa, CO

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated seamless crescent dough sheet
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and refried beans; heat through., Unroll each tube of dough into a long rectangle. Cut each rectangle into 12 pieces; press lightly onto bottoms and up sides of 24 ungreased muffin cups. , Fill each muffin cup with a rounded tablespoon of beef mixture; sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon cheese. Bake 14-16 minutes or until dough is golden brown. Cool taco cups in pans 10 minutes before removing. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

FAVORITE MEAT LOAF CUPS



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My family enjoys meat loaf, but sometimes I can't spare the hour or more it takes to bake in the traditional shape. A quick alternative is to divide the meat mixture into muffin cups for individual servings that are ready in less than 30 minutes. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
4 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Additional ketchup, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Press into 12 foil-lined or greased muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 160°. Drain before serving. Drizzle with ketchup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 699mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CHEESEBURGER CUPS



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A terrific recipe for moms with young kids and busy lives, this simple, inexpensive dish is made with handy ingredients and takes just a short time. Best of all, kids will go absolutely crazy for these darling dinner bites! -Jeri Millhouse, Ashland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1/2 cup cubed Velveeta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Remove from the heat; set aside., Press each biscuit onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased muffin cup. Spoon beef mixture into cups; top with cheese cubes. Bake at 400° for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pastries in a freezer container, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, thaw pastries in the refrigerator for 8 hours. Reheat on a baking sheet in a preheated 375° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.

BEEF IN A CUP



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A tasty lunch time treat. Great for lunchboxes. I usually double the recipe, as they can be easily reheated in the microwave.

Provided by Cullinaryjudge

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon onion salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, etc.)
10 ounces refrigerated biscuits (10-12 count)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Brown beef, drain off fat.
  • Return beef to skillet add ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, onion salt, garlic powder and pepper.
  • Let simmer 5 minutes.
  • Spray muffin tins with Pam*.
  • Press biscuits in tin, pressing to cover bottom and sides.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup (approximately) of meat mixture into each biscuit lined cup.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 616.5, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9, Protein 12.8

SPICY BEEF IN LETTUCE CUPS



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Just about any large leaf lettuce can be used to create cups or folded packets for this spicy Szechuan-style dish of ground beef. The filling is also good on flour tortillas or pita pockets with shredded lettuce. It makes a great warm weather light dinner, perfect for sharing with friends! This recipe was printed in the food section of the December 17, 2008 Houston Chronicle and was adapted from "Quick and Easy Chinese".

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Meat

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry (or white wine or Shaoxing wine)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 ounces water chestnuts, drained and diced
3 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
1 tablespoon sesame oil
20 cup-shaped lettuce leaves (such as iceberg,bibb or Boston)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl,combine soy sauce,sherry,cornstarch, sugar and salt; stir well and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, use a spoon to break up the ground beef; gently mix in soy-sauce mixture. Set aside 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Heat wok or large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
  • Add oil and swirl to coat pan; add ginger and garlic.
  • Cook for about 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant but not browned.
  • Crumble in beef, and use spatula or large slotted spoon to break it up and spread meat over pan to help it cook evenly.
  • Cook until it changes color on one side, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Turn meat and cook another minute undisturbed.
  • Toss well, using a spatula to break up any large chunks.
  • When meat is cooked, add pepper flakes and scallions, then toss well.
  • Add sesame oil and remove from heat, tossing until sesame oil is well blended.
  • Transfer meat to serving plate; serve hot,warm or at room temperature.
  • Arrange lettuce cups on serving platter; fill each with a spoonful of beef or provide lettuce cups and plate of beef and let guests assemble lettuce packets themselves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.2, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 36.9, Sodium 1127.3, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.9, Protein 15.5

OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW



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This classic stick-to-your-ribs stew is the ideal project for a chilly weekend. Beef, onion, carrots, potatoes and red wine come together in cozy harmony. If you are feeding a crowd, good news: It doubles (or triples) beautifully.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound beef stewing meat, trimmed and cut into inch cubes
5 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup red wine
3 1/2 cups beef broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds
2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well. Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches.
  • Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.
  • Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Add broth or water if the stew is dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle among 4 bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 494, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1604 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Beef: Opt for high-quality beef cuts like chuck roast, flank steak, or sirloin steak. These cuts are flavorful and tender when cooked slowly.
  • Marinating the Beef: Marinating the beef in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and spices before cooking enhances its taste and tenderness.
  • Searing the Beef: Searing the beef in a hot pan before braising or slow-cooking creates a delicious caramelized crust and locks in the juices.
  • Braising or Slow-Cooking: Braising or slow-cooking the beef in a covered pot or slow cooker with a flavorful liquid allows the meat to become incredibly tender and fall apart easily.
  • Adding Vegetables: Incorporating vegetables like carrots, celery, onions, and mushrooms into the cooking liquid adds flavor and nutritional value to the dish.
  • Adjusting the Sauce: Taste the sauce during and after cooking and adjust the seasonings as needed. You can add more soy sauce, spices, or a bit of honey or brown sugar for a sweeter flavor.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve the beef in a cup over rice or noodles, or accompany it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Beef in a cup is a versatile and satisfying dish that can be easily customized to your taste preferences. With its tender beef, flavorful sauce, and the convenience of cooking it in a single serving container, this recipe is perfect for busy individuals, small households, or those who enjoy quick and delicious meals. Experiment with different marinades, vegetables, and seasonings to create a unique and personalized beef in a cup experience every time. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish to serve at a gathering, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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