BISCUIT-TOPPED BEEF N BEANS

Biscuit-Topped Beef N Beans image

I entered this recipe for the annual cookbook put out by our local newspaper and was thrilled to win a prize! I shared my winnings with the dear friend who gave the recipe to me.-Eleanor McQuiston, Harrisville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 tablespoon onion soup mix
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 block (4 ounces) cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

In a skillet, cook beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in beans, spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, soup mix and garlic powder; mix well. Bring to a boil. , Meanwhile, place a cheese cube in the center of each biscuit. Fold dough over cheese to cover; pinch to seal. , Transfer hot meat mixture to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Place biscuits seam side down over beef mixture. Brush with butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 35g protein.