Description
This Beef and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe is a hearty, easy, and undeniably delicious meal that combines savory ground beef and cheesy goodness into one simple biscuit.
Ingredients
2 cups All-purpose flour
1 tbsp Baking powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Granulated sugar
1.5 cups Milk (whole or 2%)
0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
1 lb Ground beef (lean)
0.5 medium Onion, finely chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Tomato paste
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion over medium heat. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the minced garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes. Set aside
- Melt the Butter: Pour the melted butter into a 9×13 inch baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour the milk into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined; do not overmix. A few lumps are fine for this Beef and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe
- Assemble the Biscuits: Spread the biscuit batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish. It will be thick. Spoon the cooked beef mixture evenly over the batter. Finally, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean. Your Beef and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe is almost ready!
- Serve: Let the Beef and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your delicious Beef and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe!
Notes
Do not overmix your biscuit batter; stir just until the flour disappears to avoid tough biscuits.
Ensure your butter is fully melted and covers the bottom of the pan for that signature ‘swim’ effect.
Do not skip draining the fat from the ground beef; this prevents soggy biscuits.
Allow your Beef and Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits to rest for a few minutes after baking; this helps them set and makes slicing easier.
Store any leftover biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave (30-60 seconds) or oven (300°F/150°C for 10-15 minutes) for best results.
For variations, try ground turkey or sausage instead of beef. Swap cheddar cheese for Monterey Jack, Colby, or a Mexican blend. Add red pepper flakes for a kick or diced bell peppers/corn for more veggies. Use buttermilk for a tangier biscuit.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Beef, Cheese, Biscuits, Butter Swim, One-Pan, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food, Family Meal