Beef & Biscuit Casserole

HeartlandKim's Note:

An old fashioned favorite I found in a 1972 Parade magazine.....real comfort food.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 ¼ lbs ground round
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• ½ cup onion , chopped
• 1 (7 ½ ounce) can refrigerated biscuits , Buttermilk
• ¼ cup diced green chilies or ¼ cup green pepper
• 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese , shredded
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 egg , slightly beaten
• salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef, onions, garlic & peppers; drain.
2. Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, salt & pepper.
3. Simmer while preparing dough.
4. Separate biscuits and pull apart into 2 layers.
5. Press 10 biscuits into bottom of 8" or 9" square pan.
6. Combine 1/2 cup of cheese, sour cream & egg and mix well.
7. Stir in ground beef and spoon over biscuits.
8. Place remaining biscuits on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
9. Bake @ 250F for 25 to 30 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.