This 3-Ingredient Ground Beef and Biscuit Bake is the ultimate “emergency” dinner—perfect for those nights when you need a hot, filling meal on the table with zero fuss. It’s essentially a simplified shepherd’s pie, using refrigerated biscuits as a fluffy, golden “crust” and condensed soup to create an instant savory gravy. It’s warm, beefy, and the definition of cozy kitchen simplicity.
3-Ingredient Ground Beef and Biscuit Bake
Ingredients:
| IngredientAmountGround beef (80/90% lean)1 lbRefrigerated biscuit dough1 (10/16 oz) canCondensed cream of mushroom or chicken soup1 (10 1/2 oz) canSalt and black pepperTo taste |
How To Make 3-Ingredient Ground Beef and Biscuit Bake:
Step 1: Prep the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a little oil.
Step 2: Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef for 6/8 minutes until fully browned.
Step 3: Make the Instant Gravy: Reduce the heat to low and stir the undiluted condensed soup into the beef. Let it simmer for a minute until it’s bubbling gently. Add a pinch of salt and pepper here to boost the flavor of the soup.
Step 4: Layer the Filling: Transfer the beef and soup mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer so it supports the biscuits evenly.
Step 5: Top with Biscuits: Open the can of biscuits and separate them. Arrange them in a single layer on top of the beef. Don’t worry if they don’t cover every single inch; they will puff up and spread out as they bake.
Step 6: Bake to Golden: Bake for 18/22 minutes. You are looking for the biscuits to be a deep golden brown on top and the beefy gravy to be bubbling up around the sides.
Step 7: The Rest: Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before scooping. This allows the gravy to “set” so it clings to the beef and biscuits perfectly.
