Cattle Drive Casserole
Cattle Drive Casserole: Layers of seasoned ground beef, biscuit dough, tomatoes, and a creamy cheese topping, baked to perfection.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Western
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Equipment
Large pan or skillet
Mixing Bowl
9x13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
- - 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- - 1 can 10 oz. fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles
- - 1 can 4 oz. diced green chiles
- - 1 packet 1.25 oz. taco seasoning
- - 2 1/2 cups biscuit mix
- - 1 3/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- - 1 red bell pepper diced
- - 1/2 yellow onion diced
- - 1 cup water
- - 1/2 cup sour cream
- - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- - Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, onion, and red bell pepper until meat is browned and veggies are softened. Drain off grease and set aside.
- Stir in taco seasoning packet, salt, and pepper to taste.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 cup cheddar cheese, green chiles, and garlic powder.
- In a separate bowl, combine biscuit mix with 1 cup water (adding a little more water as needed) until a soft dough forms.
- Press dough into the bottom of greased baking dish, then bake for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Remove baking dish from oven and spread beef mixture over biscuit layer, then top with diced tomatoes.
- Spread sour cream mixture over tomatoes, then cover with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Return baking dish to oven and cook for 30 minutes, or until warmed through.
- Remove from oven, serve, and enjoy.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning and spice levels according to personal preference.
- Ensure biscuit dough is evenly spread in the baking dish for uniform baking.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving for easier slicing.
- Ensure biscuit dough is evenly spread in the baking dish for uniform baking.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving for easier slicing.
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