Cattle Drive Casserole Bake (Print-Friendly Version)
Cheesy beef, peppers, and biscuit crust combine for a comforting, southwestern-inspired baked dinner.
# Ingredients List:
→ Base
01 -
65 grams biscuit mix
02 -
240 millilitres water
03 -
Cooking spray
→ Filling
04 -
680 grams lean ground beef
05 -
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
06 -
1 yellow onion, chopped
07 -
28 grams taco seasoning mix
→ Topping
08 -
120 grams sour cream
09 -
120 grams mayonnaise
10 -
113 grams diced green chiles, drained
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170 grams cheddar cheese, fiesta blend, shredded, divided
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5 grams garlic powder
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120 grams mild salsa
# How to Make It:
01 -
Set oven temperature to 175°C. Allow to preheat fully before continuing.
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In a mixing bowl, combine biscuit mix and water. Mix by hand or with a spoon until a uniform soft dough forms. Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray and press dough evenly across the bottom and to the edges of the dish.
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Bake the prepared base in the preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes, or until just set and lightly golden. Remove from oven but keep oven on.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Sauté until no longer pink, then drain excess fat.
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Add chopped red bell pepper and chopped yellow onion to the cooked beef. Stir and cook for 4 minutes. Sprinkle in taco seasoning, mixing thoroughly. Remove from heat.
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Evenly distribute the beef and vegetable mixture over the pre-baked biscuit base.
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Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, drained green chiles, 85 grams shredded cheese, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth.
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Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the beef layer.
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Dot the surface with spoonfuls of mild salsa; sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly on top.
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Bake uncovered at 175°C for 30 minutes or until heated through and top is bubbly and golden.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes after baking for easier slicing and serving.