Creamy Ground Beef & Biscuit Skillet

Cozy one-pan comfort dinner

This Creamy Ground Beef & Biscuit Skillet is the kind of cozy, one-pan dinner busy families crave. Juicy ground beef, tender vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce come together under fluffy homemade biscuits for a meal that feels comforting without being complicated. Perfect for weeknights, this skillet recipe saves time on dishes while delivering big, nostalgic flavor. If you’re searching for an easy ground beef dinner or a hearty skillet meal with biscuits, this recipe checks every box. It’s warm, filling, and ideal for feeding a hungry crowd plus, everything cooks in one pan, making cleanup quick and stress-free.

Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Servings: 6

Ingredients List

• Cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1½ teaspoons garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Biscuits

• 3 cups baking mix
• 1 cup buttermilk

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

• Large oven-safe skillet
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon or spatula

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

1. Prep the skillet: Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly coat a large oven-safe skillet with cooking spray.
2. Cook vegetables: Heat canola oil over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring, until slightly softened.
3. Brown the beef: Add ground beef and cook 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart, until browned and no pink remains. Drain excess grease if needed.
4. Make the sauce: Stir in butter until melted. Sprinkle flour evenly over the mixture and cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring. Add garlic salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Simmer 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens and looks glossy.
5. Mix biscuits: While the sauce simmers, stir baking mix and buttermilk together just until combined—don’t overmix .
6. Assemble: Drop biscuit dough by spoonfuls evenly over the beef mixture.
7. Bake: Transfer skillet to oven and bake 15–18 minutes, until biscuits are puffed and golden.
8. Serve: Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy that creamy, cozy goodness .

Pro Tips

• Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Make it lighter: Swap half the beef for extra vegetables or mushrooms.
• Meal prep: Prepare the beef mixture ahead of time and add biscuits just before baking.
• Serving idea: Pair with a simple green salad or steamed green beans.

Nutrition Table (Estimated)

Serving Size	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber	Sugar
1 plate	420	18g	35g	22g	4g	6g

Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.

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