Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Ground Beef Cobbler
A browned cheddar biscuit topping covers savory beef and vegetables in this comforting cobbler. Creamy sauce settles beneath the soft biscuit layer, making each scoop rich and generous. The edges are especially appealing where the topping meets the bubbling filling.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 60 min
- Original yield
- Serves 8
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Primary protein
- Chicken · Beef
- Cuisine
- American
- Cooking method
- Baking · Baked & roasted
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Drain the browned beef
Brown the ground beef until cooked through and drain excess fat or liquid before layering it in the dish.
2. Leave the layers alone
Pour the biscuit mixture over the beef and vegetables without mixing, then add the soup mixture without stirring.
3. Rest before scooping
Let the baked cobbler stand for five to fifteen minutes so the layers can set before serving.
Get to know the ingredients
Biscuit mix
Include the biscuit mix spice packet when whisking it with milk; a few lumps in the batter are fine.
Vegetables
Spread frozen mixed vegetables evenly over the butter with the beef before pouring on the biscuit mixture.
Broth
Chicken or beef broth can be whisked with the condensed soup before pouring over the casserole layers.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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The last little job
Check the edges
Bake until the sides bubble and the top begins browning, then allow the cobbler to set before serving.
A little more help as you go
Butter the base
Spread melted butter across the bottom of the casserole dish before adding the beef and frozen vegetables.
Reheat after thawing
Thaw frozen cobbler in the refrigerator before reheating in a 350 degree oven.
A few questions you might have
Should I stir after pouring the batter?
Do not mix after adding either the biscuit mixture or the soup mixture; leave them layered in the dish.
Can I use turkey instead of beef?
You can use ground turkey as an alternative to ground beef in this layered cobbler.
Are lumps in the biscuit batter okay?
Yes. The directions say some lumps can remain after whisking the biscuit mix, spice packet and milk together.
Can I freeze leftovers?
You can freeze the cobbler in an airtight container for up to a month before thawing to reheat.
When is the cobbler ready to serve?
After baking until bubbling and starting to brown, let it sit five to fifteen minutes to set.
Any more cooking tips?
Substitutions: Ground turkey can be used instead of the ground beef if you’d like. Use any type of frozen vegetables and substitute beef broth for chicken broth if that’s what you have on hand. How to Store: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. How to Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container for up to a month. How to Reheat: Let the casserole thaw in the refrigerator and then bake in a 350ºF oven until it’s warmed through. How to Scale: You’ll need to make this recipe in batches if you want to scale it up; use two casserole dishes.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: easyfamilyrecipes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
