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Cattle Drive Casserole

A hearty, family-style casserole featuring a savory beef and vegetable base topped with a biscuit crust, creamy chile layer, salsa pockets, and melty cheddar.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 unit Red Bell Pepper, seeded, chopped
  • 1 unit Yellow Onion, chopped
  • 1 ounce Taco Seasoning Mix
Biscuit Base
  • 2.5 cups Biscuit Mix, like Bisquick
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 can Cooking Spray, like Pam
Creamy Layer
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
  • 4 ounces Diced Green Chiles, drained
  • 1.5 cups Cheddar Cheese, Fiesta Blend, shredded, divided Divided for layering
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Topping
  • 0.5 cup Salsa, mild

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the biscuit mix and water, stirring until well mixed. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and press the dough into it. Bake for 5-8 minutes until set and lightly golden.
  4. Add chopped onions and red bell pepper to the cooked ground beef. Cook for about 4 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning.
Assembly
  1. Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly over the baked biscuit layer.
  2. In another bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, drained green chiles, ¾ cup shredded cheese, and garlic powder until smooth. Spread this mixture over the beef layer.
  3. Add small spoonfuls of salsa over the creamy layer without spreading. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
Baking
  1. Return the casserole to the oven and bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Notes

Let casserole rest for 5–10 minutes after baking to hold slices together. Serve with a fresh salad or tortilla chips.