Sloppy Joe Biscuit Cups

Ingredients:

3/4 pound lean ground beef (I used a little less than 1/2 pound)

1/4 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper ( I used 1/2 cup)

1/4 cup ketchup

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 can Pillsbury buttermilk biscuits ( I used Crescent Rolls)

1/2 cut shredded pepper jack or cheddar cheese

Directions:

Heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, onion, garlic and bell pepper over medium-high heat until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and brown sugar.

Separate dough into 8 biscuits; place each biscuit in ungreased regular-size muffin cups (2 3/4x1 1/4 inches). Firmly press dough in bottom and up side of each cup, forming 1/4-inch rim. If desired, brush tops and sides of biscuits with an egg wash before baking. (To make the egg wash, beat 1 egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoon water until well blended.)

Spoon about 1/3 cup beef mixture into dough-lined cups. Sprinkle each biscuit with 1 tablespoon shredded cheese.

Bake 17 to 20 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown and cheese is melted.

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