Taco Balls
- Prep time:30 min
- Total time:50 min
- Ingredients:10
- Servings:30
Taco Balls
- Prep time:30 min
- Total time:50 min
- Ingredients:10
- Servings:30
- Calories per serving:
Easy to share and fun to eat, these bites are tasty pre-fiesta appetizers that guests will love.
Ingredient
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
- 3 cans (12 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Flaky Layers Buttermilk Biscuits (10 Count)
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 block (8 oz) Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend, cut into 30 pieces
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup thick & chunky salsa
Instructions
- Step 1Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Step 2In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in 2/3 cup water and the taco seasoning mix. Cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Step 3Separate each can of dough into 10 biscuits; flatten each biscuit into thin round. Spoon1 tablespoon beef mixture onto center of each round; top with green pepper and 1 cheese piece. Fold edges up and over filling; pinch to seal. Place biscuits, seam sides down, in baking dish.
- Step 4In small bowl, beat egg and 1 tablespoon water. Lightly brush tops of biscuits with egg mixture.
- Step 5Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve biscuits warm with salsa.
Recipe Tips
- Substitute onion, ripe olives or tomato for the green pepper.
- Queso dip is also good served with these taco-flavored biscuits.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are not available for this recipe
