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Cattle Drive Casserole


  • Author: tastytrails
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A hearty and comforting casserole featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, fluffy biscuit crust, and melty cheese, 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, Fiesta Blend, shredded, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ cup Salsa, mild

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink, then drain excess fat.
  3. In a bowl, combine biscuit mix and water, then press into a casserole dish and bake for 5-8 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Add onions and bell pepper to the cooked beef, stirring for about 4 minutes, then mix in taco seasoning.
  5. Spread the beef mixture over the baked biscuit layer.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, drained green chiles, ¾ cup cheese, and garlic powder, then spread over the beef layer.
  7. Dollop salsa over the sour cream layer, then sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  8. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Notes

For extra heat, add diced jalapeños. Try different cheeses like Monterey Jack for a twist.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: casserole, comfort food, beef, easy recipe