Description
This Cheddar Bay Ground Beef Cobbler combines savory ground beef cooked with aromatic spices and mixed vegetables, topped with a golden Cheddar Bay biscuit crust and melted cheddar cheese. It’s a comforting, hearty casserole perfect for a family dinner or cozy gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Biscuit Topping
- 1 package Cheddar Bay biscuit mix (plus ingredients called for on the box, usually water and shredded cheese)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to heat while you prepare the beef mixture and biscuit topping.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks for even texture.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
- Season the Mixture: Stir in salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and tomato paste. Cook for another minute to combine the flavors well.
- Simmer with Broth and Vegetables: Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add frozen mixed vegetables and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they are heated through.
- Add Cheese: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to melt into the beef mixture.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Transfer the beef mixture evenly into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Make Biscuit Topping: In a separate bowl, prepare the Cheddar Bay biscuit mix according to the package instructions, usually combining the mix with water and additional shredded cheese.
- Top the Beef Mixture: Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit batter evenly over the beef mixture, covering the surface.
- Apply Butter: Brush the biscuit tops with melted unsalted butter to help them brown beautifully during baking.
- Bake the Cobbler: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through.
- Add Extra Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the baked biscuit topping and return the dish to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the cobbler for a fresh touch. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting Cheddar Bay Ground Beef Cobbler.
Notes
- You can substitute the packaged biscuit mix with homemade biscuit dough or drop biscuits for a personalized touch.
- For extra richness, mix in a tablespoon of sour cream or cream cheese into the beef mixture before baking.
