Cowboy Casserole with Biscuits

Cowboy Casserole with Biscuits
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    25 mins
  • SERVING
    5 People
  • VIEWS
    1.0K

Saddle up for a hearty and comforting Cowboy Casserole! This rustic dish layers savory ground beef, smoky bacon, and sweet baked beans beneath a blanket of golden, buttery biscuits. It's a simple yet satisfying meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a camping adventure.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    62 g
  • Cholesterol
    84 mg
  • Fiber
    8 g
  • Protein
    33 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    1580 mg
  • Sugar
    23 g
  • Fat
    25 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet. Roughly chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Add the ground beef and chopped onion to the skillet with the reserved bacon fat. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain off any excess grease. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Stir in the cooked bacon, baked beans, and barbeque sauce into the skillet with the ground beef and onion. Bring the mixture to a simmer. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Remove from heat. Arrange the refrigerated biscuits in a single layer over the top of the beef and bean mixture, slightly overlapping if necessary. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 20 mins Transfer the skillet or Dutch oven to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Spoon generous portions of the Cowboy Casserole onto plates and enjoy!

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or sausage for the ground beef.
If you don't have refrigerated biscuits, you can use homemade biscuit dough or cornbread topping instead.
Add a can of drained and rinsed corn or diced bell peppers for added flavor and vegetables.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese or a dollop of sour cream before serving for extra richness.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 337 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Freddy Quigley

    I made this for a camping trip and it was a huge hit! Easy to cook over the campfire.

  • Baylee Wyman

    I used sweet BBQ sauce and it was amazing!

  • Fannie Kshlerin

    This recipe is a lifesaver! So easy and the whole family loves it. I added some diced jalapeños for a little heat.

  • Precious Stamm

    My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this. I will definitely be making it again!

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