Description
This taco bubble up bake is an easy weeknight dinner featuring biscuit dough, taco-seasoned ground beef, salsa, black beans, corn, and melty Mexican cheese. It’s a warm, bubbly casserole that captures the bold flavors of tacos in a comforting, family-friendly dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
- 1/2 cup water
- 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 the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Season the Meat: Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water to the beef. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken and develop flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture with salsa, black beans, and frozen corn if using.
- Add Biscuit Dough: Add the quartered biscuit dough pieces to the bowl and toss everything together to coat the biscuit pieces evenly with the mixture.
- Assemble the Casserole: Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until the biscuits are cooked through and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Top with sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro as desired.
Notes
- Use a toothpick to check that the center biscuits are fully baked before removing from the oven.
- For a saucier dish, substitute salsa with enchilada sauce.
- Make the recipe lighter by using reduced-fat cheese and lean ground turkey instead of beef.
- This casserole reheats well, making it excellent for meal prep and leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole / Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex / American
