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These Sloppy Joe Biscuits, or Sloppy Joe Cups, are a fun new way to enjoy Sloppy Joes. The kids love having their own little cups on their plates!
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Bite Sized Sloppy Joe made in a Biscuit
I got this idea from my good friend, Lexi. Her family grew up having these (her family actually calls them “bear claws” but I didn’t want to confuse anyone searching for pastries so we call them Sloppy Joe Biscuit Cups. They are delicious! It’s basically just a fun and different way to have Sloppy Joes. One of my favorite things about them is they aren’t quite as sloppy as Sloppy Joes but the kids gobble them up just the same! I love the taste of the biscuit with the sloppy Joe mix and the melted cheese over the top. Definitely worth a try if you are in the mood for a quick and easy (and cheap) dinner!
Ingredients in Sloppy Joe Biscuits
- ground beef
- onion – finely chopped (optional)
- refrigerated biscuit dough
- sloppy Joe sauce – Our Homemade Sauce or canned
- shredded cheddar cheese – I like sharp cheddar best
Life Outside the Bun
There are a lot of ways people are trying to live outside the bun these days. Not that we think there is anything wrong with a bun! But for those cutting carbs, using a lettuce leaf for one, or both, sides of your hamburger, it can be a tasty way to still take part in the backyard barbecue. However, in the case of these Sloppy Joe Biscuits, we’re not looking to change the carb count, we just love the idea of making something unique and fun based on a very traditional meal.
Sometimes all you need to take dinner from ordinary to super-exciting is to mix up one of the key ingredients. In this case, the bun. Just watch how much fun it is for kids to try something that seems just a little more creative than you usually serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have a delicious Homemade Sloppy Joe Sauce on our Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe.
It consists of condensed tomato soup, ketchup, yellow mustard, brown sugar, salt and pepper, and a little cayenne pepper.
If you’re worried about the Sloppy Joe Biscuits sticking to the pan while in the oven, you can grease the muffin tin with cooking spray or butter. Or if you want to avoid extra clean up you can even use muffin cups.
If you want to make a fancier or more “adult” version of this recipe you can stir in some different ingredients and spices to your sloppy joe meat for added flavor. Such as fresh garlic or garlic powder, onion powder, worcestershire sauce or even some bell pepper. Even without a sprinkle of extra spices, this sloppy joe biscuit bake is just as good as is with the sauce and shredded cheese.
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How To Make Sloppy Joe Biscuits
Sloppy Joe Biscuits
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion finely chopped (optional)
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
- 2 cups sloppy joe sauce Our Homemade Sauce or canned
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (I like sharp cheddar best)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown beef and onion. Add sloppy joe sauce and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
- While beef mixture is simmering, open biscuit dough and press individual biscuits into a greased muffin tin forming a “cup”.
- Place a scoop of beef mixture into the center of each biscuit cup and bake at 350-degrees for about 15-20 minutes (take them out when the edges are a deep, golden brown).
- Immediately top with cheese, then serve!
Notes
Recipe Tips:
- Find our Homemade Sloppy Joe Sauce on our Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe.
It consists of condensed tomato soup, ketchup, yellow mustard, brown sugar, salt and pepper, and a little cayenne pepper. - Min it up by making it with some different meats like shredded pork or chicken.
- Try some different cheeses like blue cheese or mozzarella.
Such a fun twist! Delish!
Wow – these were so good. Thank you!
This is a brilliant idea! We love sloppy joes, but don’t love how sloppy they are, lol. I think this is the perfect solution for us!
My kids love these- so easy too!
What a great recipe for busy nights! So quick and flavorful too! I will definitely be making this again this week!
Just made these for lunch for my daughter and my fiance and I and OMG these are amazing. I think next time I’m going to add some corn! Your recipes are soo delicious. I am constantly on pinterest looking at all your pins for something new to make for dinner!
Thank you so much! Glad you liked these– they are definitely a winner with the kids!
These reminded me of a recipe my mom made in the 1960’s (I think from a Pillsbury Cook-Off Cookbook) but barbecue sauce was exchanged for the sloppy joe sauce. They were a favorite with all of us kids. Thanks for the trip down Memory Lane.
My wife has made these for years but we call them cowboy sloppy joes !
My wife has made these for years but we call them cowboy sloppy joes !
We're doing these as "pizza bowls" tonight. Marinara, pepperoni and mozz cheese.
Trying these tonight and I just bought canned sauce, but do you have a recipe for homemade sauce?
Have you ever turned the muffin tin over and pressed the biscuit over the muffin cup? perfectly shaped cups!
Do you think these can be frozen?
That sounds delish and perfect for the kiddos, can't wait to try it!
Made these last night. They were delicious! Thanks for some good recipes, I look at your website weekly to see if there is something new for me to try. I love your recipes!
I love Sloppy Joe's – one of the favorite things my mom makes! These look delicious and kind of fun, too!
yum! My husbands family made these ALL the time growing up but instead of sloppy joe sauce they mixed the beef with BBQ sauce (so delicious) 🙂 TRY IT!!!