Description
Cheddar Bay Ground Beef Cobbler is a comforting, savory dish combining a flavorful ground beef and vegetable filling topped with cheesy, garlicky biscuit dough. This hearty casserole offers a perfect blend of tender beef, mixed veggies, and a golden cheddar biscuit crust, making it an ideal meal for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Filling
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, etc.)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Biscuit Topping
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
Topping Finish
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Filling: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat a splash of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it is browned evenly, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Cook Aromatics: Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic into the skillet. Cook together for about 3 to 4 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Mix in the frozen mixed vegetables, beef broth, drained diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5 minutes to meld the flavors, then remove the skillet from heat.
- Make the Biscuit Topping: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers, until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Cheese and Milk: Stir shredded cheddar cheese into the crumb mixture. Gradually add the milk, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Spread the prepared beef filling evenly in a 9×9-inch baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the top of the beef mixture, covering as much surface as possible.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: While the cobbler bakes, mix the melted butter with garlic powder and dried parsley. After removing the cobbler from the oven, brush this mixture generously over the hot biscuit topping. Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving to enhance flavors and ensure ease of serving.
Notes
- For a richer biscuit topping, you can substitute half the milk with buttermilk.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers to customize the filling.
- Check the seasoning before assembling; adjust salt and pepper to your taste.
- This cobbler pairs well with a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain texture.
