Cattle Drive Casserole Recipe
Cattle Drive Casserole is a hearty and flavorful layered dish inspired by the rugged spirit of the Old West together with a Tex-Mex influence.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet For browning beef
- 2 Medium mixing bowls
- 1 9 x 13 inch casserole dish
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Lean Ground Beef yep you want the lean to keep it from too greasy
- 1 Red Bell Pepper seeded and chopped giving that nice sweet crunch
- 1 Yellow Onion chopped, for that classic base flavor
- 1 ounce Taco Seasoning Mix for a spicy kick
- 2 ½ cups Biscuit Mix like Bisquick for biscuit topping
- 1 cup Water to bring biscuit mix together
- Cooking Spray like Pam, to prevent sticking
- ½ cup Sour Cream for creamy spread
- ½ cup Mayonnaise for creamy spread
- 4 ounces Diced Green Chiles for creamy spicy spread
- 1 ½ cups Cheddar Cheese Fiesta Blend, shredded, divided
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder to add depth
- ½ cup Salsa mild, to brighten things up
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F or 175°C so it's ready for the biscuit top later.
- In a large skillet, brown lean ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Throw in chopped red bell pepper, onion, and taco seasoning. Cook until veggies soften, about 5 minutes.
- Combine biscuit mix and water in a bowl and stir to form a dough. No need to overwork.
- Grab a 9x13 inch baking dish, spray with cooking spray. Spread beef mixture across the bottom.
- Spoon biscuit dough over beef, spread to cover evenly.
- Mix sour cream, mayo, and diced green chiles. Spread this over the biscuit topping.
- Place in oven for 30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve with avocado slices, side salad or pico de gallo.