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A close-up overhead view of the cheesy ground beef and biscuit casserole, showing the golden-brown dumpling topping.

Dumpling Bake: The Ultimate Easy Comfort Food Casserole

An incredibly easy and cheesy Dumpling Bake recipe that's perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. This one-pan casserole features a savory ground beef filling and is topped with fluffy, golden-brown biscuit dumplings. A true comfort food classic!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 recommended
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables thawed
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough like Pillsbury Grands!
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brown the ground beef with diced onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the beef is no longer pink, drain off any excess grease.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant. Add the cream of chicken soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, thawed mixed vegetables, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper, and stir until combined and heated through.
  3. Pour the beef mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cut each biscuit from the can into four equal pieces and arrange them over the filling.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the biscuit pieces. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the filling is bubbly and the biscuit topping is golden brown.
  5. Let the Dumpling Bake cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.

Notes

Tip 1: For extra flavor, feel free to add a teaspoon of Italian seasoning or paprika to the beef mixture.
Tip 2: Ensure the mixed vegetables are thawed to prevent excess water in the casserole.
Tip 3: Don't have cream of chicken soup? Cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup work as great substitutes.