Cheesy Chili Biscuit Bake (Like the Pic)
🛒 Ingredients
Chili filling
1 lb (450g) ground beef (or turkey)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes)
1–2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: a little hot sauce or cayenne if you like heat
Topping
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (cut each biscuit in half)
1 to 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
Optional: melted butter + pinch of garlic powder for brushing biscuits
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C.
Brown the beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
Add onion & garlic → cook 2–3 minutes until soft.
Stir in beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, spices, salt & pepper.
Simmer 5–8 minutes until thick and saucy.
Transfer chili to a baking dish (9×13 or similar).
Sprinkle cheese over the chili.
Arrange biscuit pieces on top (nestle them slightly into the chili).
Optional: brush biscuits with melted butter + garlic powder.
Bake uncovered 18–25 minutes, until biscuits are golden and cooked through.
Rest 5 minutes, then devour 😄
🔥 Pro Tips
Add corn or bell peppers to the chili for extra texture.
Swap beef for ground chicken or plant-based meat if you want it lighter.
Serve with sour cream, green onions, or jalapeños on top.
If you want, I can also give you:
a slow cooker version,
a vegetarian version, or
a one-pan stovetop version that you can bake right in a skillet.
