Description
This comforting Ground Beef Pot Pie with Biscuits is a hearty weeknight dinner loaded with seasoned beef, vegetables, and a rich gravy — all baked under golden, fluffy cheddar biscuits. It’s a cozy twist on a classic comfort food!
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef (85/15 recommended)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 cup potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
For the Biscuit Topping:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, cold
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Vegetables: Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, and potatoes. Cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly softened.
- Flavor and Thicken: Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes. Slowly pour in beef broth, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Add Peas: Stir in frozen peas. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then transfer the filling to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Biscuit Dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheddar cheese and buttermilk just until combined.
- Assemble: Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the beef filling.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey, chicken, or lamb instead of beef.
- Make ahead: Prepare the filling a day in advance, refrigerate, and top with biscuits before baking.
- For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce to the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American