Cattle Drive Casserole Recipe
A hearty and flavorful layered casserole dish made with biscuit base, spiced ground beef, creamy toppings, and melted cheese—perfect for weeknight dinners and inspired by Tex-Mex comfort food.
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet
- 2 Medium Mixing Bowl
- 1 9x13" Casserole Dish
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Lean Ground Beef the heart and soul, gotta have it lean
- 1 Red Bell Pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 Yellow Onion chopped
- 1 ounce Taco Seasoning Mix for southwestern flavor
- 2 ½ cups Biscuit Mix like Bisquick
- 1 cup Water split for seasoning and dough
- 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 and divided
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ cup Salsa mild
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped red bell pepper and onion. Cook for 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in taco seasoning mix and ¼ cup of water. Cook for 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, mix biscuit mix with remaining ¾ cup water until just combined.
- Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray, then press dough evenly into bottom.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly over biscuit layer.
- In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, green chiles, ¾ cup shredded cheese, and garlic powder. Spread over beef layer.
- Spoon salsa over creamy layer and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Let cool slightly before serving to help hold shape. Garnish with avocado slices, side salad, or pico de gallo.