Biscuit-Topped Beef Casserole

Name: Biscuit-Topped Beef Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed; 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 tube (6 ounces) refrigerated flaky buttermilk biscuits; 1 teaspoon butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

“This satisfying recipe has been in our family for years. We just made a few adjustments,” writes Debbie Slater from Spokane, Washington. “It’s so flavorful, we can’t get enough of it!”

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 tube (6 ounces) refrigerated flaky buttermilk biscuits
1 teaspoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

In a small saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, tomato sauce, tomato paste and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat; stir in vegetables and 1/4 cup cheese. Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray (dish will be full).
Separate each biscuit horizontally in half; arrange around edge of dish. Brush with butter; sprinkle with oregano. Sprinkle remaining cheese over beef filling.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until heated through and biscuits are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 570 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 1289mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 7g fiber), 40g protein.

Originally published as Biscuit Topped Italian Casserole in Cooking for 2 Spring 2008

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scotttrish

Dec 20, 2011

Delicious!
vennet

Jul 27, 2009

This looks like another goodie I would like to try. My printer will run out of ink printing all the delicious dishes!Sylvia, Naples, Fla.