Cattle Drive Casserole

Cattle Drive Casserole

Author: Sara Smith Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6 servings Category: DINNER Cuisine: American Diet: None

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
  • 1 ounce Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2 ½ cups Biscuit Mix (like Bisquick)
  • 1 cup Water
  • Cooking Spray (like Pam)
  • ½ cup Sour Cream
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 4 ounces Diced Green Chiles, drained
  • 1 ½ cups Cheddar Cheese, Fiesta Blend, shredded, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ cup Salsa, mild
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink, then drain excess fat.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine biscuit mix and water, stirring until well mixed. Press the dough into a greased casserole dish and bake for 5 to 8 minutes.
  4. Add chopped onions and red bell pepper to the cooked beef and sauté for 4 minutes, then stir in taco seasoning.
  5. Spread the beef mixture over the biscuit layer.
  6. In another bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, green chiles, ¾ cup of cheese, and garlic powder; spread over the beef layer.
  7. Add spoonfuls of salsa on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  8. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until hot and bubbly. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. For added crunch, top with extra shredded cheese or breadcrumbs during the last five minutes of baking.