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Cattle Drive Casserole: Discover This Flavorful Recipe!

Cattle Drive Casserole is a robust and flavorful layered dish that blends the bold spirit of the Old West with a touch of Tex-Mex flair.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5 pounds Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded, 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 a 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, ideally using your hands for thorough blending. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and press the dough into the dish, spreading it out to the edges. Bake in the preheated oven for 5-8 minutes, or until the dough is set and lightly golden. Set aside, but keep the oven on.
  4. Cook the Vegetables: Add chopped 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 cooked ground beef mixture evenly on top of the baked biscuit layer.
  6. Prepare the Sour Cream Layer: In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, drained green chiles, ¾ cup shredded cheese, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth. Carefully spread this mixture over the ground beef layer.
  7. Add Salsa and Cheese: Add small spoonfuls of salsa over the sour cream layer (no need to spread it out). Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly on top.
  8. Bake: Place the casserole back in the oven, uncovered, and bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.
  • For a spicier version, use hot salsa or add jalapeños.
  • This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
  • Author: Townrecipes
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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