Description
A hearty, creamy one-pan dinner featuring savory ground beef and vegetables topped with fluffy biscuits. This comfort food classic is ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) 80/20 ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240ml) low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (150g) frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 box (16.3 oz) biscuit mix
- 1/2 cup (50g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no pink remains, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced onion to the pan with the beef. Cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in butter and let it melt completely. Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Slowly pour in beef broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Stir in heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in frozen mixed vegetables and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the biscuit mix according to package directions, adding water or milk and stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the biscuit batter over the hot beef and vegetable mixture. Do not stir.
- Transfer the skillet to a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown and cooked through. Optionally, sprinkle cheese on top during the last 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the gravy to set.
Notes
Do not overmix the biscuit batter to avoid dense biscuits. If using fresh vegetables, simmer them longer in the gravy before adding the topping. Let the cobbler rest for 5 minutes after baking to thicken the gravy. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months (freeze filling separately for best texture).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
Keywords: one-pan dinner, ground beef cobbler, easy weeknight meals, comfort food, family dinner, 30-minute recipes, skillet meals