Vintage Dinty Moore Biscuit Bake: Simple Comfort Food Recipe
There is something special about the recipes that may have never made it into a cookbook. They were passed from one generation to the next with a handful of this and a little bit of that, creating simple meals that filled hungry stomachs. This Vintage Dinty Moore Biscuit Bake is one of those treasured recipes from my husband’s childhood.
My mother-in-law used to make this dish often because it was inexpensive, filling, and easy enough for busy weeknights. Today, it is still one of those comforting meals (especially for Jay) that reminds us that some of the best family recipes are also the most simple.
Recipe Overview
Looking for an easy vintage comfort food recipe?
This Vintage Dinty Moore Biscuit Bake transforms regular canned beef stew into a hearty one-pan meal topped with golden biscuits. It is made in a cast iron skillet or casserole dish, and it’s a budget-friendly dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes. It really brings nostalgic family flavors back to the table.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Uses simple pantry ingredients
- Ready in less than 30 minutes
- Perfect for busy weeknights
- One-pan meal with easy cleanup
- Budget friendly
- A wonderful vintage family recipe
- The stew has very tender carrots, potatoes, and meat.
- Great comfort food for cold evenings
Dinty Moore Beef Stew Biscuit Bake Recipe
Ingredients
Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Here are a few optional ingredients if you want to experiment:
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce
- Sprinkle of garlic powder
- Dash of onion powder
- Shredded cheddar cheese over the stew before adding biscuits
Since this recipe was originally made “by feel,” the exact measurements may vary. Feel free to adjust the mustard and sugar to suit your family’s taste. I am pretty sure my mother-in-law added one more ingredient, but I can’t remember what it was.
Needed Equipment
- 10–12 inch cast iron skillet or
- 2-quart baking dish (My mother-in-law always used a Corning Ware baking dish.)
Optional but very helpful – Bowl cozies! These allow you to hold the bowls without feeling the heat. They also work well with ice cream!
Detailed Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Pour the stew into a cast iron skillet or a large Corning Ware dish over medium to high heat.
Stir in: mustard, sugar, and any additional ingredients. - Heat until the mixture is hot and gently bubbling.
- Arrange the refrigerated biscuits on top of the hot stew. Leave just a little space between them so they have room to rise.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown. If your biscuits begin browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil for the last few minutes.
Why I heat the filling first: Years ago I always placed the biscuits on top of the cold stew before baking, but the bottom biscuit dough seemed to soak up too much of the stew, and they always came out a little soggy.
Heating the stew first allows the biscuits to begin baking immediately instead of sitting on a cold filling. The result is that the biscuits are more fluffy on the inside without soggy bottoms.
Optional Method
If you prefer extra-crispy biscuits, you can bake them separately and place them on top of the stew during the last few minutes of baking.
Personally, I love making this as a true one-pan meal in my cast iron skillet.
Tips for Success
- Use cast iron if possible – The cast iron skillet keeps the filling hot while the biscuits bake, and it helps eliminate soggy bottoms.
- Don’t skip heating the filling – This small step makes the biggest difference in the finished dish.
- Make it your own. Try adding:
- Frozen mixed vegetables
- Mushrooms
- Cheddar cheese
- Extra pepper
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use another brand of beef stew?
- Absolutely. Any canned beef stew will work, although Dinty Moore beef stew gives the nostalgic flavor.
- If you wanted, you could even make this recipe using homemade beef stew.
- Can I make this ahead of time?
- You can prepare the stew mixture ahead of time. Reheat it before adding the biscuits and baking.
- What sides go well with this dish?
- This dish can stand alone. In fact, when we have it, we usually don’t have sides with it. However, if you want sides, you could serve it with:
- Green beans
- Garden salad
- Buttered corn
- This dish can stand alone. In fact, when we have it, we usually don’t have sides with it. However, if you want sides, you could serve it with:
A Short Faith Reflection
There is something beautiful about ordinary meals. Not every dinner has to be elaborate to leave a lasting impression. Many of our sweetest family memories are made around simple tables with simple food.
In much the same way, God often works through ordinary situations. It might be a conversation, a shared meal, or a family recipe passed from one generation to another. You never know what will become part of the legacy we leave behind.
May we never underestimate the blessings found around our kitchen tables.
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Vintage Dinty Moore Beef Stew Biscuit Bake
Make this Vintage Dinty Moore Biscuit Bake with canned beef stew and refrigerated biscuits for an easy one-pan comfort food dinner. A nostalgic family recipe that's hearty, budget-friendly, and ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 (38-ounce) can Dinty Moore Beef Stew
- 1 (15-ounce) can Dinty Moore Beef Stew (optional for a larger family)
- 1–2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard or Dijon mustard
- 1–2 teaspoons sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Pour the stew and additional ingredients into a cast iron skillet or a large Corning Ware dish over medium to high heat. Heat until it is hot and bubbly.
- Arrange the refrigerated biscuits on top of the hot stew. Leave just a little space between them so they have room to rise.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown. If your biscuits begin browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil for the last few minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 314Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 255mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 30g
Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate. Values may vary depending on the specific ingredients, brands, substitutions, and portion sizes used. Please consult a registered dietitian or other qualified professional if you require precise nutritional information for medical or dietary purposes.
If you love quick and easy dinners like this, be sure to check out some of my other 30 minute meals your family will love for even more simple weeknight ideas.
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Final Thoughts
Some recipes aren’t famous because they’re fancy; they’re famous because they fed a family for years.
This Vintage Dinty Moore Biscuit Bake may be one of the simplest dinners you’ll ever make, but sometimes those are the recipes that become the most treasured. I hope your family enjoys it as much as ours has over the years, and maybe one day you’ll pass it along to someone you love.
I would love to hear if you used to have this dish or one similar “back in the day.” Please share in the comments.
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This totally looks like something my husband would love! I am going to try it.
I hope he loves it! We just had it last week, and it brought back so many memories for Jay.
I’ve never heard of Dinty Moore before, but this idea would be totally something my Dad would love. Plus, I can’t get over how quick and easy it is, too! Hugs, CoCo