Biscuit-Topped Casserole

This is a recipe that I tried out the family for dinner the other night. It was a HIT! The kids loved the little whole-wheat biscuits on top. It was super yummy and pretty healthy too! For this recipe, I used a recipe from a cookbook as a base, then completely altered it to make it my own. I like how it turned out! I used my own biscuit recipe for it. These biscuits taste SO good if you can make them with coconut oil, but regular shortening works just fine too. :)

Biscuit-Topped Casserole

1 lb. ground turkey

1 onion, diced

1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes

2 c. frozed mixed veggies

1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce

1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Biscuits:

2 c. whole wheat flour

2 T. sugar

1 T. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 c. shortening or coconut oil

1 egg

2/3 c. milk

Cook the ground turkey and onion in a large skillet until meat is brown. Stir in the tomatoes, mixed veggies and tomato sauce. Pour mixture into a greased 9x13" baking dish.

For the biscuits, in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening until crumbly. Beat the egg and milk together then stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to 1/2" thick. Cut with a biscuit cutter.

Place the biscuits on top of the casserole. Bake at 400° F for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Top with shredded cheese if desired.