Yes, usually I have luck with a new recipe but sometimes a recipe just isn’t that good. Most times I don’t follow a recipe exactly and may change the amounts or add something else too. My DH’s Mom used to make something similar to what you tried without the bisquick, just ground meat, salt, pepper worcester & onions (I add fresh garlic too.) On the side she’d always make mash potatoes and peas with it. Sometimes when I make it I’ll make gravy to go with it too.