Cattle Drive Casserole
A hearty and comforting Southwest-inspired dish with ground beef, vegetables, and a cheesy biscuit-like crust, perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the casserole
- 1.5 pounds Lean Ground Beef
- 1 count Red Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 count Yellow Onion, chopped
- 1 ounce Taco Seasoning Mix
- 2.5 cups Biscuit Mix, like Bisquick
- 1 cup Water
- 1 can Cooking Spray, like Pam
- 0.5 cup Sour Cream
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 4 ounces Diced Green Chiles, drained
- 1.5 cups Cheddar Cheese, Fiesta Blend, shredded, divided
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 0.5 cup Salsa, mild
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until it is no longer pink, and then drain the excess fat.
- Prepare the biscuit dough by mixing the biscuit mix and water, then press this mixture into a greased 9 x 13” casserole dish.
- Bake for 5-8 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Add the chopped onions and bell pepper to the cooked beef and cook for another 4 minutes.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and then remove from heat.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly over the baked biscuit layer.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, drained green chiles, ¾ cup of cheese, and garlic powder.
- Spread this mixture over the beef layer.
- Add spoonfuls of salsa on top, and sprinkle the remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Notes
Serve with additional toppings like chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, or jalapeños. Great alongside a side salad or cornbread.