If you’re looking for an easy dinner that feels fun but still checks the comfort-food box, these BBQ Burger Biscuit Cups are it. They’re perfect for busy weeknights or even are great for meal prep. Think of them as little meat muffins—savory, cheesy, and baked right into fluffy biscuit cups. Bonus points- some hidden veggies make this an all in one dish great to feed the family.
These biscuit cups are also a great option if you’re always hunting for new recipes with biscuits or fresh dinner ideas using ground beef. They’re handheld, kid-friendly, and easy to customize, which makes them a repeat-worthy recipe in my kitchen.
Why I Love These BBQ Burger Biscuit Cups
- Just a handful of simple ingredients
- Can be made for meal prep lunches or on the go dinners (and they freeze well)
- Easy to make but still fun to serve
- Great for busy weeknights
- A creative twist on classic cheeseburger biscuit cups
So this is one of those quick weeknight dinners I have been making for years. My husband loves them and I CAN SNEAK SOME VEGGIES IN. My older daughter likes them, too (she calls them meat muffins). We are pretty much suckers for anything with biscuits….breakfast casseroles, donuts, taco bubble bake, and more! They are great to keep in the fridge for nights where you need a quick idea.
I sometimes make a batch of these and wrap and freeze in two’s so that my husband can pack them up for his lunch to re-heat. So this is a great recipe is you ever do that kind of thing…lol
Ingredients You’ll Need for These Cheeseburger Biscuit Cups
| 🍔 Ground Beef – This is the base of the whole recipe. It cooks fast and soaks up the BBQ sauce perfectly. Can also swap out ground turkey for a leaner version. 🍔 Shredded Carrots – A small amount goes a long way. They blend right in and add a little extra something without being obvious. You can buy matchstick ones or shred your own. 🍔 Chopped Onion – Adds flavor and balance. If you’re cooking for picky eaters, feel free to keep the pieces small or even use the grater to make them finer as well. 🍔 BBQ Sauce – This is where that classic BBQ burger flavor comes from. Use whatever brand you already love. 🍔 Shredded Colby or Mild Cheddar Cheese – Melty, cheesy, and exactly what you want on top of these biscuit cups. 🍔 Refrigerated Biscuit Dough – Pressed into the pan to form the biscuit cups that hold everything together. Or easily make your own biscuits with this recipe! |
🌟Helpful Kitchen Tools for this recipe
| Box Grater– for the carrots and to shred blocks of cheese. I have been switching to this due to the amount of added ingredients in bags of cheese. 24 Cup Cupcake Pan (I like to split the biscuits in half to get 16) this way you can do them all at one time. This pan is GREAT for meal prep like egg cups, breakfast muffins, or larger batches of cupcakes. |
How to Make BBQ Burger Biscuit Cups
Step 1: Prep the pan and biscuits. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a muffin pan with non-stick spray or line it with liners (for easier clean up). Split each biscuit in half so you have 16 pieces, then press them into the muffin pan to form little biscuit cups. If you want to just make 8 thicker ones-go for it and can use a muffin tin.
Step 2: Cook the beef mixture. Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium heat along with the shredded carrots and chopped onion. Cook until the beef is fully browned and everything is cooked through.
Step 3: Add the BBQ sauce. Drain off any excess grease, then stir in the BBQ sauce. Give it a good mix so all that beef gets coated.
Step 4: Fill the biscuit cups. Spoon the BBQ beef mixture evenly into each biscuit cup. It doesn’t need to be perfect—just try to keep them fairly even.
Step 5: Top with cheese. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of each cup. Be generous here.
Step 6: Bake. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden and the cheese is melted. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving so they hold together nicely.
Additions & Substitutions
- Want more flavor? Add some fresh garlic or garlic powder to the beef while it cooks.
- Not a fan of BBQ sauce? You can swap in ketchup or a mix of ketchup and mustard for classic cheeseburger biscuit cups.
- Switch up the cheese if needed — Colby Jack, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack all work well here.
- Looking to add veggies? Finely chopped bell peppers or mushrooms mix right in.
- Want more of a cheeseburger taste? How about top with a pickle or relish?
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BBQ Burger Biscuit Cups (Meat Muffins)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Spray a cupcake pan or muffin pan with non-stick spray (or can use liners).
- Split the biscuits in half so that you can make 16 cups and press into pan. (Can also use 8 for bigger versions just may cook longer).
- Cook ground beef over medium heat with the shredded carrots and onions until browned.
- Drain any grease and then stir in the BBQ sauce.
- Spoon the mixture into biscuits and top with cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes (or until golden).
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