Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a muffin pan very well.

Step 2

Brown onion and ground beef until no pink remains. Drain well.

Step 3

Add barbecue sauce and cook on low until sauce thickens. Cool completely.

Step 4

Combine flour, baking powder and spices in a bowl. Add in milk and egg and stir until combined.

Step 5

Stir in shredded cheese and beef. Allow mixture to stand for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Divide among 9 muffin wells. Cut each cheese string into 3 pieces and gently press 1 piece into the center of each muffin. Cover with batter.

Step 7

Bake 19-21 minutes until lightly browned and puffed.