BISCUIT TOPPED ITALIAN CASSEROLE 
1 1/4 lbs. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. water
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen Harvest Fresh mixed vegetables, thawed
8 oz. shredded Mozzarella
1 (10 oz.) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 tbsp. melted butter
1/2 tsp. dried oregano

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 12x8 inch (2 quart) baking dish. In large skillet, brown ground beef and onion; drain. Stir in water, pepper, tomato sauce and paste. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vegetables and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Spoon mixture into greased baking dish.

Separate dough into 10 biscuits. Separate each biscuit into 2 layers. Place biscuits near outer edge of hot meat mixture overlapping slightly. Sprinkle remaining cheese in center and around edge. Gently brush biscuits with butter. Sprinkle with oregano.

Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.

 

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