Description

This Ground Beef Cobbler is a comforting and hearty casserole combining savory browned ground beef, mixed vegetables, and creamy broth, all topped with a fluffy cheddar bay biscuit crust. Perfect for a family dinner, this easy-to-make dish bakes to golden perfection with bubbling edges and a lightly browned biscuit topping.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Vegetables

1½ pounds lean ground beef
12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables

Toppings and Batter

4 tablespoons butter (melted)
1 box cheddar bay biscuit mix (11.36 ounces)
2 cups milk

Broth and Soup

1 cup chicken broth (or beef broth)
10.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup

Instructions

Preheat oven: Set your oven temperature to 400˚F to prepare for baking the casserole.
Brown the beef: Cook the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain off any excess liquid or fat for a leaner casserole.
Prepare the casserole base: Spread the melted butter evenly on the bottom of a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Layer the browned ground beef and frozen mixed vegetables evenly over the buttered surface.
Make biscuit batter: In a bowl, whisk together the cheddar bay biscuit mix (including the spice packet) and 2 cups of milk. Some lumps in the batter are acceptable. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetable layer without stirring or mixing.
Prepare soup mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth until smooth. Pour this over the casserole on top of the biscuit batter, again without mixing.
Bake the casserole: Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the sides are bubbling and the biscuit topping begins to brown.
Rest and serve: After baking, let the casserole sit for 5-15 minutes to set fully before serving. This helps the casserole firm up for easier serving and improved flavor melding.

Notes

Do not stir the biscuit batter or soup mixture into the beef and vegetables; layering allows the biscuit topping to bake correctly while the filling stays moist.
You can substitute beef broth for chicken broth if preferred for a richer flavor.
Make sure to drain excess fat from the ground beef to avoid a greasy casserole.
Allowing the casserole to rest post-baking helps with slicing and serving clean pieces.
Frozen mixed vegetables are convenient, but you can customize with fresh vegetables like diced carrots, peas, or corn.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: ground beef cobbler, cheddar bay biscuit casserole, savory beef casserole, easy family dinner, baked ground beef dish