Description
Cattle Drive Casserole brings savory beef, creamy cheese, and a tender biscuit crust into one easy bake, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded, chopped
- 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
- 1 ounce Taco Seasoning Mix
- 2 ½ cups Biscuit Mix, like Bisquick
- 1 cup Water
- Cooking Spray, like Pam
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 4 ounces Diced Green Chiles, drained
- 1 ½ cups Cheddar Cheese, Fiesta Blend, shredded, divided
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ cup Salsa, mild
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 350℉.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Drain off any excess fat.
- Prepare the Biscuit Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the biscuit mix and water. Stir until well mixed. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and press the dough into the dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 5-8 minutes until set and lightly golden. Set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add chopped onions and red bell pepper to the cooked ground beef and cook for about 4 minutes. Add taco seasoning and mix well. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Layers: Spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly on top of the baked biscuit layer.
- Prepare the Sour Cream Layer: In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, drained green chiles, ¾ cup shredded cheese, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and spread over the ground beef layer.
- Add Salsa and Cheese: Add spoonfuls of salsa over the sour cream layer and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the oven, uncovered, and bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a crisper top, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching closely. Cool before storing and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American