Biscuit Topped Beef Stew Recipes

GROUND BEEF BISCUIT STEW

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, mixed vegetables and tomato sauce. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 400° for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, for biscuits, in a small bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk and mustard until mixture forms a soft dough. Add 6 tablespoons cheese. , Drop by tablespoonfuls onto stew. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

BEEF AND BISCUIT STEW

Steps:

• Coat beef cubes with flour. Brown beef on all sides in oil in a large Dutch oven. Meanwhile, dissolve bouillon in boiling water; add to Dutch oven. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer, covered, for 1-1/2 hours to 2 hours or until the meat is tender. Add the potatoes, onions, carrots and beans; cook until vegetables are tender, about 30-45 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water; stir into stew and cook until thickened and bubbly. , For biscuits, combine flour, baking powder, salt, oil and milk in a large bowl. Stir to form a light, soft dough, adding more milk if necessary. Drop by tablespoonfuls on top of stew. Brush top of biscuits with melted butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-30 minutes or until the biscuits are done.

INDIVIDUAL BISCUIT TOPPED BEEF STEWS

Steps:

• 1. Pat beef cubes dry with a paper towel then roll in the wondra flour. Reserve remaining flour and set aside.
• 2. Heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil and a pat of butter in a Dutch oven or large stock pot. Brown beef on all sides. Add onions and brine to the mixture and bring to a boil.
• 3. Add beef and half the chicken stock, potatoes, peas, carrots, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium low.
• 4. With the remaining chicken stock, slowly whisk in remaining wondra flour and create a slurry. Once the flour is completely dissolved and smooth, add to stew. Cover pot and simmer low for about 2 hours, or until beef is fork tender.
• 5. In the meantime, make the biscuit dough by combining the flour, baking powder, vegetable oil and salt and mixing in the buttermilk until you create a soft, light dough. You may need more or less buttermilk to achieve this.
• 6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out dough to approximately 1/2" thick and cut out biscuits that are about 3/4" smaller than the opening of your [oven-proof] soup bowls.
• 7. Place biscuits on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Par-bake your biscuits for about 15 minutes.
• 8. Separate stew into 8 to 10 oven-proof soup bowls. Place a biscuit on top of each mini-stew. Brush the tops of each biscuit with melted butter and return stews to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
• 9. Before serving, brush the biscuit tops again with butter and sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper. Mmmmmm . . . enjoy!