Taco Tuesday is a regular thing in my house — as in weekly. It is one meal that I know when I serve it, my girls will always clean their plates, which makes at least one meal I can count on during busy school nights. Plus it helps make meal-planning. Since we eat it so often, I have several variations that I serve, chicken, beef, ground turkey, etc. However it is served, the whole family gobbles it up. Something about those taco flavors is universally appealing in my house.
This week I tried something new, Taco Melts, and even though I thought it was going to be a flop (I was sidetracked and missed a few key steps – like draining the beef before adding the seasoning) it was so good my oldest is already asking for a repeat next week. Whaa hoo!
I found the recipe for taco melts on Pillsbury’s website and other than not following directions properly they were not just delicious, they were easy and quick. I don’t know about you, but quick and easy is the name of the game during the school year.
Pillsbury Grands! Taco Melts
- 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups Old El Paso® Thick ‘n Chunky salsa
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef, cooked, drained
- 1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® biscuits (I used the new Homestyle Corn Grands! & highly recommend them)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend (4 oz)
- 1 cup sour cream (if desired)
Step 1 – In medium saucepan, cook taco seasoning mix, water, 1/2 cup of the salsa and cooked ground beef until thickened (don’t forget to drain your beef!).
Step 2 – Press each biscuit into 6-inch round. Spoon 1/3 cup meat mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese onto center of each round. Fold dough in half over filling; press to seal. Place on greased cookie sheet.
Step 3 – Bake at 375°F 9 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with remaining salsa, cheese and sour cream.
Mom Tip – I separated 1/2 of the beef out before adding the salsa (on purpose) because I wasn’t sure my girls would like it with the salsa. (But they surprised me and actually liked it both ways.)
Dinner was so good that everyone agreed that we should try another Pillsbury recipe soon. Recipes that are perfect for the school-year dinnertime rush. I think Grands! Barbecue Cups might be next on our list.
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. The content and opinions expressed here are all my own and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of General Mills. Compensation was provided by General Mills via Clever Girls Collective.
Jen-Eighty MPH Mom says
Mmmm these look really good and super easy! I am always on the lookout for new, quick ideas – thanks!
Cynthia C says
I like the twist on the traditional tacos. Just a little different and they look tasty!
Cheryl F. says
These are definitely on for Taco Tuesday next week!
Michele P says
mmmm…these look delicious and easy to make too! Definitely going to give them a try
Julie Wood says
These look so easy to make and so delicious! We love Tacos at my house and we like easy meals to make. Thanks for such a great recipe to make for my family for Taco Tuesday!!
Lisa Kerr says
My family and I love Tacos! Its nice to have some different recipes to try and this one looks delicious!! Thank you for sharing yours!!
Gianna says
Those look delicious.
keely hostetter says
Looks good, my family loves tacos, never tried they with biscuits,
Happi Shopr says
These look delicious. We love Tex-Mex.
Yidi S says
I’m not very good in kitchen but this looks easy enough for me
Helga says
How easy to make! I like using these bsiquits for easy snacks.
sheila ressel says
What a clever idea. We love having tacos on tuesday and this would be a great spin on the usual hard shell tacos. It would be especially handy to have the pillsbury biscuits on hand for when we run out of the hard taco shells.
Seth says
This looks great! I would substitute ground turkey for the beef, though.
Mya Murphy says
Sorry these look pretty, but NOT a fan of Mexican.
Nicole Lancaster says
The Taco Melts look really good. I never though to use Pillsbury Grand Biscuits in this way. Will have to try this recipe this weekend.
Edna Myers says
Are you just trying to make me lick the screen? This stuff is looking so darn good.
Sarah L says
Easy & yummy! I like the idea of using the corn grands for this recipe.