Cheddar Bay Ground Beef Cobbler
A savory, bubbling ground beef and vegetable filling topped with soft, cheesy cheddar biscuit dough and finished with garlic butter. Easy, cozy, and ready in under 50 minutes — the ultimate comfort food cobbler.
- Total Time45 minutes
- Yield6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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Beef Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas & carrots)
- 1 can (10-12 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- to taste salt and black pepper
Cheesy Biscuit Topping
- 1 box (11-13 oz) cheddar-style biscuit mix
- milk and butter per package directions
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Garlic Butter Finish
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Make the Beef Filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until browned. Drain excess grease. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in frozen vegetables, cream soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Pour into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Prepare the Biscuit Topping: In a mixing bowl, prepare the cheddar-style biscuit mix according to package directions. Fold in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
- Assemble and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the beef filling in rough, uneven mounds. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through.
- Garlic Butter Finish: Stir together melted butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley. Brush generously over the biscuit tops immediately after removing from the oven.
Notes
Don’t skip the garlic butter finish — it transforms the dish. Keep biscuit dough mounds about 1 inch tall for even baking. If tops brown too fast, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes. Use low-sodium soup to reduce overall sodium. The filling should be thick and creamy before pouring into the dish — if it’s watery, simmer a few more minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 920
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 22
