Cheesy Beef and Biscuit Bake (Printable Format)

A comforting one-dish meal featuring seasoned ground beef topped with flaky, cheesy biscuits inspired by the famous Cheddar Bay biscuits - perfect for busy weeknights.

# What You'll Gather:

→ For the Ground Beef Filling

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1/2 onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/2 tsp paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
06 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
07 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
08 - 1/2 cup beef broth
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste
10 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ For the Biscuit Topping

11 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
12 - 1 tbsp baking powder
13 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
14 - 1/4 tsp salt
15 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
16 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
17 - 1/2 cup whole milk
18 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

→ For Garlic Butter Brushing (optional)

19 - 2 tbsp melted butter
20 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
21 - 1 tsp chopped parsley

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until soft. Stir in paprika, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and broth. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in shredded cheese. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly. Stir in cheese and milk until just combined—do not overmix.
04 - Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the beef filling. Spread lightly to cover most of the surface. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown.
05 - Mix garlic butter ingredients and brush over the warm biscuits. Let sit for 5 minutes, then serve warm.

# Important Tips:

01 - You can add frozen mixed veggies to the beef layer for extra heartiness.
02 - Swap ground beef for turkey or sausage if preferred.
03 - Make it spicy with a dash of hot sauce or chopped jalapeños in the meat layer.
04 - Leftovers reheat beautifully in the oven or air fryer.

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