Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (5g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (3g)
  • 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cubed (57g)
  • 1/2 cup milk (120ml)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
  • 1 pound ground beef (450g)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (425g)
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained (113g)
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning (28g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (2g)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (approx. 225g)
  • Optional: Sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until just combined.
  2. Press the biscuit dough evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes, green chiles, taco seasoning, and garlic powder. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Spread the ground beef mixture evenly over the biscuit base.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef mixture.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the biscuit base is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  9. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired, and serve warm.