Cattle Drive Casserole
A delicious and hearty casserole featuring ground beef, veggies, and a cheesy topping, perfect for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Meat and Veggies
- 1.5 pounds Lean Ground Beef Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
- 1 each Red Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 each Yellow Onion, chopped
- 1 ounce Taco Seasoning Mix
Biscuit Base
- 2.5 cups Biscuit Mix, like Bisquick Can substitute with whole wheat biscuit mix for a lighter option.
- 1 cup Water
- 1 spray Cooking Spray, like Pam For greasing the casserole dish.
Toppings
- 0.5 cup Sour Cream
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 4 ounces Diced Green Chiles, drained
- 1.5 cups Cheddar Cheese, Fiesta Blend, shredded, divided Reserve ¾ cup for mixing.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 0.5 cup Salsa, mild Use spicy salsa for a kick.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until there is no pink left. Drain excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the biscuit mix with water. Mix until well blended, ideally using your hands.
- Spray a 9 x 13″ casserole dish with cooking spray and spread the dough out to the edges. Bake for 5-8 minutes or until set and lightly golden. Set aside.
Cooking
- Add chopped onions and red bell pepper to the cooked ground beef. Cook for about 4 minutes.
- Stir in taco seasoning and mix well. Remove from heat.
Assembly
- Spread the ground beef mixture evenly over the baked biscuit layer.
- In a medium bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, drained green chiles, ¾ cup cheese, and garlic powder until smooth. Spread over the ground beef layer.
- Dot small spoonfuls of salsa over the sour cream layer and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Baking
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Notes
Customize with additional vegetables like corn or black beans. For a healthier alternative, substitute ground turkey for beef. Leftovers can be stored for 3-4 days in the fridge or frozen for up to 3 months.