Hearty Tex-Mex Biscuit Bake

Hearty Tex-Mex Biscuit Bake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Biscuit Topping:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup milk

For the Filling:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade equivalent)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• Sliced jalapeños (optional, for garnish)
• Sour cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Biscuit Topping:
   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
   • Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   • Gradually add the milk, stirring just until the dough comes together. Set aside.
3. Cook the Filling:
   • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
   • Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
   • Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, taco seasoning mix, and water. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
4. Assemble the Bake:
   • Transfer the beef mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
   • Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese and half of the Monterey Jack cheese over the beef mixture.
   • Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the filling. You don’t need to cover the filling completely; it’s okay if some of the filling peeks through.
5. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
6. Add Final Touches:
   • Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the biscuits.
   • Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Garnish and Serve:
   • Let the bake cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños, if using.
   • Serve warm, with a dollop of sour cream on top if desired.

Enjoy your hearty Tex-Mex biscuit bake!