Old Fashoined Beef Pot Pie

1 lb. ground beef
1 can condensed beef w/vegetables and barley soup
1/2c. water
1pkg. frozen peas and carrots, thawed and drained
1/2tsp. seasoned salt
1/8tsp. garlic powder
1/8tsp. ground black pepper
1c. shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 1/3c. french fried onions, divided
1 pkg. refrigerated biscuits

*Preheat oven to 350. In large skillet, brown ground beef in large chunks;drain. Stir in soup, water, vegetables, and seasonings;bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 min. Remove from heat;stir in 1/2 cup cheese and 2/3 cup french fried onions.
*Pour mixture into 12x8 baking dish. Cut each biscuit in half; place, cut side down, around edge of casserole. Bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes or until biscuits are done. Top with remaining cheese and 2/3 cup onions;bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until golden brown.