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Delicious Cattle Drive Casserole served in a rustic dish

Cattle Drive Casserole

A hearty and comforting casserole made with layers of beef, veggies, and a creamy topping, all baked under a biscuit crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the biscuit mix and water, stirring well. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and press the dough into the dish. Bake for 5-8 minutes, then set aside.
Cooking
  1. Add chopped onions and red bell pepper to the ground beef. Cook for 4 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning.
  2. Spread the beef mixture over the baked biscuit layer in the casserole dish.
  3. Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, green chiles, ¾ cup cheddar cheese, and garlic powder in another bowl. Spread over the beef layer.
  4. Add small spoonfuls of salsa over the sour cream layer and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  5. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Notes

Cool for a few minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm with a fresh salad or tortilla chips. For variations, switch up the cheese or add black beans or corn.