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Cattle Drive Casserole

Cattle Drive Casserole combines the zest of tacos with the comfort of a homemade casserole, creating a delicious melting pot of flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
  • 1 ounce Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2.5 cups Biscuit Mix, like Bisquick
  • 1 cup Water
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
  • 4 ounces Diced Green Chiles, drained
  • 1.5 cups Cheddar Cheese, Fiesta Blend, shredded (divided) Reserve ¾ cup for the sour cream layer.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 cup Salsa, mild

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350℉.
  2. Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until it’s no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Prepare the Biscuit Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the biscuit mix and water. Mix well, then press the dough into a sprayed casserole dish. Bake for 5-8 minutes until set and lightly golden. Set aside.
  4. Cook the Vegetables: Add chopped onions and red bell pepper into the skillet with the beef. Cook for about 4 minutes. Add taco seasoning and mix well, then remove from heat.
Assembly
  1. Spread the cooked beef mixture over the baked biscuit layer.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, drained green chiles, ¾ cup of shredded cheese, and garlic powder. Spread this mixture over the ground beef layer.
  3. Drop spoonfuls of salsa over the sour cream layer and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Baking
  1. Return the casserole to the oven, uncovered, and bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Notes

For a crunchier biscuit layer, bake it a little longer before adding the toppings. You can also make it vegan by substituting ground beef with quinoa or lentils and using plant-based sour cream and mayonnaise.