Beef Stew With Sour Cream Biscuits

Submitted by Penny G

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• Ready In: 2hrs
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs stewing beef, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 1⁄2 cup biscuit mix
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 cup canned tomatoes, diced or 1 medium peeled and diced tomato
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 3 -4 carrots, sliced
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• water
• 2⁄3 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper

• Sour Cream Biscuits

• 2 cups biscuit mix
• 2⁄3 cup sour cream
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

directions

1. Combine beef cubes with biscuit mix, salt, pepper, and paprika in a Ziplok bag and shake to coat. Brown beef cubes on all sides in a small amount of oil in a hot pan. Add tomatoes, onions, carrots, and garlic and cook until onions are soft. Add water to cover meat and vegetables, Cover and simmer till meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add more water if necessary during cooking time. Stir in sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and add salt and pepper. Put mixture in a 2-quart heat proof, baking dish and place biscuits on the beef mixture. Bake at 425° for 15 to 20 minutes, until biscuits are browned.

2. To Make Biscuits:

3. Combine biscuit mix with sour cream, water, and chives. Stir until a soft dough has formed. Beat for 2 minutes. Knead a few times on a floured surface and then roll out to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut out with floured biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on top of casserole and bake.