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John Wayne Casserole (Beef and Biscuit Casserole)

This hearty John Wayne casserole blends ground beef, taco seasoning, creamy layers, and a fluffy biscuit base — all cooked perfectly in your pressure cooker.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 422 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Medium
  • 1 Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning mix 1 package
  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 onion diced and divided
  • 2 cups Bisquick biscuit mix
  • 1 cup water for dough
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • 4 ounces diced green chilies canned

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef until cooked through and drain the grease.
  • Add taco seasoning and ¾ cup water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix sour cream, light mayo, half the cheddar cheese, and half the diced onion. Set aside.
  • Mix together Bisquick and 1 cup water to make soft dough.
  • Grease the pressure cooker pot. Press dough into the bottom to form crust.
  • Spread beef mixture over biscuit crust evenly.
  • Layer on sour cream mixture.
  • Top with remaining onion and diced bell pepper.
  • Add diced tomatoes and green chilies.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
  • Seal pressure cooker and cook under pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Do a slow release before opening lid. Serve warm.

Notes

Try gluten free Bisquick to make this recipe Gluten Free Friendly