Description
A delightful blend of spices, textures, and love, this Cattle Drive Casserole evokes memories of laughter and togetherness, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, shredded (divided)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ cup Salsa, mild
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175℃).
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the biscuit mix and water. Press the dough into a greased casserole dish and bake for 5-8 minutes.
- Add chopped onions and red bell pepper to the cooked ground beef, cook for 4 minutes, then mix in taco seasoning.
- Spread the ground beef mixture over the baked biscuit layer.
- In another bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, drained green chiles, ¾ cup cheese, and garlic powder until smooth, then spread it over the beef layer.
- Top with spoonfuls of salsa and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional veggies like spinach or corn. Substitute ground beef with lentils or a meat alternative for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg