Description
This Taco Bubble Up Bake is a simple, comforting casserole that transforms classic taco flavors into an easy weeknight dish. Made with seasoned ground beef, bubbly cheese, and tender biscuit dough baked together with salsa and optional beans and corn, this recipe offers a cheesy, flavorful twist on traditional tacos in an effortless one-pan meal.
Ingredients
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
- 1/2 cup water
Main Ingredients
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into quarters
- 1 cup salsa (or enchilada sauce)
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Toppings
- Sour cream
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Jalapeños
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Add Seasoning: Stir in the taco seasoning and water with the cooked beef, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture thickens and the flavors meld.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked seasoned beef with salsa, black beans, and frozen corn if using, mixing thoroughly.
- Add Biscuit Dough: Add the quartered biscuit dough pieces into the bowl and gently toss until they are evenly coated with the beef and salsa mixture.
- Assemble the Bake: Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.
- Bake: Place the dish uncovered in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the biscuit dough is fully cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the bake cool slightly. Serve warm topped with your favorite taco accompaniments such as sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Test the center biscuits with a toothpick to ensure they are fully cooked before removing from the oven.
- For a saucier casserole, substitute salsa with enchilada sauce.
- For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cheese and lean ground turkey instead of ground beef.
- This dish is excellent for meal prep and reheats well in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole / Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex / American
