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Cattle Drive Casserole

A hearty and comforting casserole blending savory beef, creamy sour cream, and cheesy goodness, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

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 the Oven: Set the oven to 350℉.
  2. Cook the Ground Beef: Heat the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Prepare the Biscuit Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the biscuit mix and water. Stir until well mixed. Spray the casserole dish with cooking spray and press the dough into the dish. Bake for 5-8 minutes until set and lightly golden.
  4. Cook the Vegetables: Add onions and red bell pepper to the cooked ground beef. Stir and cook for about 4 minutes. Add taco seasoning and mix well. Remove from heat.
  5. Assemble the Layers: Spread the beef mixture evenly on top of the baked biscuit layer.
  6. Prepare the Sour Cream Layer: Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, drained green chiles, ¾ cup shredded cheese, and garlic powder until smooth. Spread this mixture over the ground beef layer.
  7. Add Salsa and Cheese: Spoon salsa over the sour cream layer and sprinkle remaining cheese evenly on top.
  8. Bake: Place casserole back in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Notes

Customize vegetables to your liking; corn or black beans work well. For spice, use spicy taco seasoning or diced jalapeños.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: casserole, beef, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal