Cattle Drive Layered Casserole (Print)
Hearty layers of ground beef, biscuit crust, and Tex-Mex flavors topped with melted cheese and creamy sauce.
# Ingredients:
→ Beef and Vegetables
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680 g lean ground beef
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1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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1 yellow onion, chopped
→ Seasonings
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28 g taco seasoning mix
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Biscuit Base
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310 g biscuit mix, such as Bisquick
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240 ml water
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cooking spray
→ Creamy Layer
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120 ml sour cream
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120 ml mayonnaise
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115 g diced green chiles, drained
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170 g cheddar cheese, fiesta blend, shredded, divided
→ Topping
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120 ml mild salsa
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 180°C.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Sauté until browned and fully cooked, then drain excess fat.
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In a mixing bowl, combine biscuit mix with water and mix by hand until just blended. Lightly coat a 23 x 33 cm casserole dish with cooking spray. Press the dough evenly across the bottom. Bake for 5–8 minutes until set and lightly golden. Keep the oven on.
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Stir chopped onion and red bell pepper into the cooked beef. Sauté for 4 minutes until softened. Add taco seasoning and toss to coat. Remove from heat.
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Distribute the beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the baked biscuit layer.
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In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, drained green chiles, 90 g shredded cheese, and garlic powder until smooth.
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Gently spread the sour cream mixture over the beef layer in the casserole dish.
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Dot the surface with spoonfuls of salsa, followed by sprinkling the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the top.
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Return the casserole, uncovered, to the oven. Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbling and golden.
# Additional Notes:
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Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving for cleaner slicing.