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Cattle Drive Casserole

A quick and filling Tex-Mex-style layered casserole featuring a biscuit base, seasoned beef, and a creamy chile-cheese topping.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef 90/10 or 85/15 works fine.
  • 1 piece red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 piece yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning mix
  • 2.5 cups biscuit mix (like Bisquick) Substitute: gluten-free biscuit mix if needed.
  • 1 cup water
  • spray cooking spray (like Pam)
  • 0.5 cups sour cream Use light mayo to reduce calories.
  • 0.5 cups mayonnaise Substitutable with Greek yogurt for a tangier layer.
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles, drained
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese Fiesta Blend, shredded, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 cups mild salsa Swap for medium for more heat.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, stir together the biscuit mix and 1 cup water until a soft dough forms. Press the dough evenly into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
  4. Bake the crust for 5 to 8 minutes, until it is set and lightly golden. Remove from the oven.
Cooking
  1. Return the skillet to medium heat. Add chopped onion and red bell pepper to the cooked beef and cook for about 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the taco seasoning, then remove from heat.
  2. Spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the par-baked biscuit layer.
  3. In another bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, drained diced green chiles, ¾ cup of the shredded cheese, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth. Spread this creamy mixture over the beef.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of salsa over the sour cream layer. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese across the top.
  5. Bake the casserole for about 30 minutes, until heated through and bubbly. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Best served hot with fresh sides like a crisp green salad or warm tortillas. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume within 3 to 4 days.

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