Cattle Drive Casserole
A comforting casserole featuring lean ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and a cheesy topping, perfect for family meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1.5 pounds Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
- 1 ounce Taco Seasoning Mix
Casserole Base
- 2.5 cups Biscuit Mix, like Bisquick
- 1 cup Water
- Cooking Spray, like Pam For greasing the baking dish
Creamy Layer
- 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
Toppings
- 0.5 cup Salsa, mild
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 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.
- Add chopped onions and red bell pepper to the cooked ground beef. Stir and cook for about 4 minutes.
- Add taco seasoning and mix well. Remove from heat.
Biscuit Dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine the biscuit mix and water. Stir until well mixed, ideally using your hands for thorough blending.
- Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and press the dough into the dish, spreading it out to the edges.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5-8 minutes, or until the dough is set and lightly golden. Set aside, but keep the oven on.
Assembly
- Spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly on top of the baked biscuit layer.
- In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, drained green chiles, ¾ cup shredded cheese, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth. Carefully spread this mixture over the ground beef layer.
- Add small spoonfuls of salsa over the sour cream layer and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly on top.
Baking
- Place the casserole back in the oven, uncovered, and bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Notes
Consider serving with fresh toppings such as guacamole, sour cream, or additional salsa. Pair with a crisp green salad, cornbread, or tortilla chips.