Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter. This ensures your delicious bake won't stick after cooking.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until it's evenly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease from the skillet to ensure a lighter, more pleasant final dish.1 pound ground beef
- Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet with the browned beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened and become translucent, which typically takes about 3-4 minutes. This step infuses the beef with a sweet, savory aroma.1 medium onion
- Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute until the garlic is fragrant, being careful not to burn it. The fragrance of fresh garlic is a key element in building flavor.2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup and the milk until well combined and smooth. This forms the luscious, binding sauce that will coat the beef and biscuits.1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup milk
- Pour the cream of mushroom soup mixture into the skillet with the beef and onion mixture. Stir everything together until the beef is fully coated. This creates the savory, comforting base of your bake.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture in the skillet. Stir gently until the cheese is mostly melted and incorporated into the sauce. This adds a delightful cheesy richness.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Spoon the beef and sauce mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Then, arrange the quartered refrigerated biscuit pieces evenly over the top of the beef mixture. Try to distribute them so you have biscuit goodness in every bite.1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated biscuits
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the biscuit pieces. This will create a golden, bubbly topping as it bakes.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through, and the filling is hot and bubbly. You want everything to be cooked perfectly.
- Once baked, carefully remove the dish from the oven. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the casserole to set slightly, making it easier to serve.
Notes
Storing and Reheating Tips:
Refrigeration: Cover tightly, store in refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Freezing: Cool completely, wrap well, freeze for 2-3 months.
Reheating (Oven Recommended): Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Reheat for 15-40 minutes depending on portion size. Cover with foil initially, then remove to brown biscuits.
Refrigeration: Cover tightly, store in refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Freezing: Cool completely, wrap well, freeze for 2-3 months.
Reheating (Oven Recommended): Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Reheat for 15-40 minutes depending on portion size. Cover with foil initially, then remove to brown biscuits.
