Cattle Drive Casserole
A hearty, family-friendly baked dish combining seasoned ground beef, a quick biscuit base, a creamy sour cream layer, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef Cooked until no longer pink
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 ounce taco seasoning mix
- ½ cup mild salsa For topping
For the Biscuit Crust
- 2.5 cups biscuit mix (like Bisquick)
- 1 cup water
- Cooking spray (like Pam) For greasing the dish
For the Creamy Layer
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces diced green chiles Drained
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, Fiesta Blend, shredded Divided for layers
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Drain any excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the biscuit mix and water until combined. Spray a 9 x 13" casserole dish with cooking spray and press the biscuit dough evenly to the edges. Bake for 5–8 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Add chopped onion and red bell pepper to the cooked beef and sauté for about 4 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and remove from heat.
Assembly
- Spread the beef and vegetable mixture over the prebaked biscuit crust.
- In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, diced green chiles, ¾ cup of the shredded cheese, and garlic powder until smooth. Spread this mixture over the beef layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of mild salsa over the creamy layer and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Baking
- Return the casserole to the oven, uncovered, and bake for about 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, drain cooked beef well to avoid a soggy casserole. Customize by adding cayenne for spice or using cornbread mix instead of biscuit mix.