Description
Taco Bubble Up is a quick and delicious one-pan meal that combines seasoned ground beef, chunks of flaky biscuit dough, and melted colby jack cheese baked together in a savory enchilada sauce and diced tomato mixture. Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner, this casserole is easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite taco toppings. Served warm, it delivers comforting, hearty flavors with the convenience of a simple skillet to oven bake method.
Ingredients
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Meat and Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
- 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
Toppings and Garnish
- Your favorite taco toppings (such as sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado, etc.)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to ensure easy removal after baking.
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown and crumble the ground beef, cooking for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked and no pink remains. Drain excess fat to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Add seasoning and sauces: Stir in the taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, and diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel) into the cooked beef. Mix well and remove from heat to let the flavors meld.
- Prepare the biscuit dough: Cut each biscuit into 8 pieces and place the biscuit chunks in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine biscuit and meat mixture: Add the taco meat mixture to the bowl with biscuit pieces. Gently fold the mixture together so the biscuit chunks are coated but not overly mashed.
- Assemble in baking dish: Transfer the combined mixture evenly into the prepared 9×13 baking dish. Spread out to create an even layer.
- Add cheese topping: Sprinkle the shredded colby jack cheese evenly over the top of the biscuit and meat layer to add a flavorful melted crust.
- Bake: Place the dish into the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are bubbly, the cheese is melted and slightly browned, and the biscuit dough is completely cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Allow the casserole to cool for about 10 minutes to let it set. Serve warm topped with your favorite taco toppings and optionally garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For a spicier dish, use a hot enchilada sauce or add extra diced jalapeños.
- Using refrigerated biscuit dough cuts down prep time and helps add a fluffy texture to the casserole.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/9 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
