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Cattle Drive Casserole

A hearty and satisfying casserole combining seasoned ground beef, colorful vegetables, and a cheesy biscuit topping, perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the casserole
  • 1.5 pounds Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
  • 1 ounce Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2.5 cups Biscuit Mix, like Bisquick
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 4 ounces Diced Green Chiles, drained
  • 1.5 cups Cheddar Cheese, Fiesta Blend, shredded, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 cup Salsa, mild

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 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.
  3. 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, spreading it out to the edges. Bake in the preheated oven for 5-8 minutes or until the dough is set and lightly golden.
  4. Cook the Vegetables: Add chopped onions and red bell pepper to the cooked ground beef. Stir and cook for about 4 minutes. Then add taco seasoning and mix well. Remove from heat.
  5. Assemble the Layers: Spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly on top of the baked biscuit layer.
  6. 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 this mixture over the ground beef layer.
  7. Add Salsa and Cheese: Add small spoonfuls of salsa over the sour cream layer. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly on top.
  8. Bake: Place the casserole back in the oven, uncovered, and bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Notes

To store leftovers, allow the casserole to cool completely, then cover it tightly. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.