Philly Cheese and Ground Beef Casserole

scarley's Note:

www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/philly-cheese-and-ground-beef-casserole

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef (at least 80%)
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 8 slices provolone cheese
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 large onions , halved and thinly sliced into wedges
• 2 medium red bell peppers , cut into strips
• 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
• 16 1⁄3; ounces pillsbury grands homestyle original biscuits

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef, mushrooms, salt and pepper over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Place in baking dish. Arrange cheese over beef mixture, overlapping slices if needed.
3. In same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell peppers. Cook over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer. Spoon over cheese in baking dish.
4. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. On lightly floured surface, pat biscuits into 5-inch circles. Arrange biscuits over vegetable mixture.
5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown on top.