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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 26, 2024
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Sloppy Joes get a cute twist! From our Bisquick Quick to the Table cookbook, this recipe features a savory sloppy joe filling in a fast Bisquick-and-cheese crust you press into regular muffin cups. They get topped with even more cheese, for a blanket of cheesiness. Each person gets their own serving of these cuties on their plate to enjoy, so there’s less mess to eat them than with regular sloppy joes (or you can use a fork or eat them with your hands, if you like—we won’t judge).

We love using red bell pepper in the sloppy joe mixture—it cleverly adds flavor while disguising the fact there are veggies in it—perfect for those kiddos that might have an aversion to eating their vegetables. But you can use whatever colored bell pepper, you like. This recipe is a cinch to make, requiring just 9 ingredients and 20 minutes of prep. Pop them into the oven while you gather the rest of the meal, and dinner is a breeze, any night of the week.

Wondering what to serve with these adorable dinner cups? We love paring them with a crunchy salad or creamy coleslaw. Add cut-up apple slices or potato chips and you have a quick dinner that takes the pressure off the age-old question, “what ‘s for dinner?” All with raving results.

Sloppy Joe Muffin Cups

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
  • 1 cup original sloppy joe sauce (from 15-oz can)
  • 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cups Bisquick™ Original Pancake & Baking Mix
  • 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Add sloppy joe sauce, bell pepper, onions and chili powder. Cook uncovered until mixture comes to boil, about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat.
  • Step 
    3
    In medium bowl, stir Original Bisquick mix, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the milk and vegetable oil until soft dough forms. Form into a ball. Divide dough into 12 pieces. Press each piece in bottom and up sides of a muffin cup. Divide beef mixture among cups (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each).
  • Step 
    4
    Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until crust edges are golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes. Run knife around edge of cups; carefully remove from pan.

Nutrition

360 Calories
16g Total Fat
18g Protein
35g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
360
Calories from Fat
140
Total Fat
16g
24%
Saturated Fat
7g
37%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Sodium
750mg
31%
Potassium
290mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
12%
Dietary Fiber
2g
11%
Sugars
7g
Protein
18g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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