Cattle Drive Casserole
A layered casserole with a biscuit crust, taco seasoned ground beef, a creamy green chile layer, salsa, and cheddar.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 9x13 Baking Dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb lean ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 oz taco seasoning mix about one packet
- 2 ½ cup biscuit baking mix
- 1 cup water
- cooking spray for the dish
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 oz diced green chiles drained
- 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup mild salsa
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat. Preheat to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 dish.
- Brown. Cook the beef 6 to 8 minutes until no pink remains (160 degrees F) and drain.
- Crust. Mix the baking mix and water, press into the dish, and bake 5 to 8 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Veggies. Stir the onion and pepper into the beef for about 4 minutes, then add the taco seasoning off the heat.
- Layer. Spread the beef over the crust, then a mix of the sour cream, mayonnaise, chiles, 3/4 cup cheese, and garlic powder.
- Top and bake. Dollop on the salsa, add the remaining cheese, and bake 30 minutes until bubbly and 165 degrees F in the center.
Notes
Substitutions: Use ground turkey, and swap half the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt.
Tips: Drain the beef and chiles well, and press the crust evenly. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Storage: Refrigerate 3 to 4 days and reheat to 165 degrees F.