Hamburger Casserole 

This is an old recipe from my mother's collection. Ground beef with vegetables with baking powder biscuits on the top. I remember making this Hamburger Casserole dish when I started cooking.  My family loved it and there were usually no leftovers.  If there is too much salt for you, feel free to cut back on the amount and just salt to taste.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 c. celery, sliced
1/2 c. onion, diced
1/2 c. sweet pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 c. tomato paste
3/4 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. paprika
1 (1 lb. can) pork and beans with tomato sauce

Biscuits

1 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. milk

Directions

In a large cast iron skillet, combine the ground beef, celery, onion, green pepper, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender and the hamburger is no longer pink. 

Stir in the tomato paste, water, salt, pepper, and paprika.  

Remove and set aside 1 cup of the hamburger vegetable mixture for the biscuits.  To the hamburger in the skillet, add the pork and beans.  Bring to a bubble, then turn the heat to low and simmer as you prepare the biscuits.  

Biscuits Directions

In a medium size bowl, add the flour, baking powder and salt . Stir to combine. 

Cut in butter with a pastry knife or two knives held together, until particles are fine. 

Make a well in the center and pour in the milk. Stir until dough clings together. Do not over mix or the biscuits will be tough.

Turn out the dough on a lightly floured surface and gently knead 12 times. Roll out to a 12×9-inch rectangle.

Spread the reserved meat mixture over the top of the biscuit dough. Roll up, starting with 12-inch side and seal the edge.  Cut into 1-inch pieces. 

Transfer the meat mixture to a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Top with the biscuits.  If your skillet is wide enough, you can place the biscuits right on top without having to dirty another dish.

Bake at 400°  for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve and enjoy.