Crockpot Ground Beef and Biscuit Casserole

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 Crockpot Ground Beef and Biscuit Casserole

 Description

This Crockpot Ground Beef and Biscuit Casserole is a hearty, family-style comfort dish made with seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, vegetables, and fluffy biscuit dough cooked right on top. It’s rich, filling, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want a full meal in one pot.

Ingredients

🥩Beef Base

  • 500g (1 lb) ground beef
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional for depth)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp oil (for browning)

🥯 Biscuit Layer

  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (or homemade biscuit dough)
  • 1–2 tbsp melted butter (optional for brushing)

 Instructions (Crockpot Method)

  1. Brown the Beef
    • In a pan, heat oil and cook ground beef until no longer pink.
    • Add onion and garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes.
  2. Mix the Filling
    • Transfer beef mixture to crockpot.
    • Add vegetables, soup, milk, tomato paste, and seasonings.
    • Stir well.
  3. Slow Cook
    • Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
  4. Add Biscuit Layer
    • Cut biscuit dough into halves or quarters.
    • Place evenly on top of casserole mixture.
  5. Final Cooking
    • Cook on HIGH for 45–60 minutes until biscuits are fluffy and fully cooked.
  6. Finish
    • Brush biscuits with melted butter (optional).
    • Serve hot.

 Servings

  • Serves: 5–6 people

 Nutritional Info (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: 380–450 kcal
  • Protein: 20–25g
  • Carbohydrates: 30–35g
  • Fat: 18–25g
  • Fiber: 3–5g
    (Values vary based on biscuit brand and fat content of beef.)

 Benefits

  • High in protein for muscle support
  • One-pot meal = easy cleanup
  • Budget-friendly ingredients
  • Great for meal prep
  • Kid-friendly comfort food
  • Balanced mix of carbs, protein, and fats

 Tips & Tricks

  • Drain excess fat from beef to avoid greasiness
  • Don’t overcook biscuits or they may become dry
  • Add shredded cheese for extra richness
  • Use frozen veggies for convenience
  • For spice, add chili flakes or hot sauce
  • If sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or milk

 Q&A

Q: Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of beef?
Yes, both work well and make the dish lighter.

Q: Can I skip cream of mushroom soup?
Yes, replace with homemade white sauce (butter + flour + milk).

Q: Why are my biscuits soggy?
They may need more cooking time or a slightly thicker base mixture.

Q: Can I cook biscuits separately?
Yes, but cooking them in the crockpot gives better flavor absorption.

Q: Can I freeze it?
Yes, but freeze only the beef mixture (not biscuits). Add fresh biscuits when reheating.

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