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Cattle Drive Casserole Recipe

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Cattle Drive Casserole is a hearty and comforting layered dish featuring seasoned ground beef, a biscuit crust, and a creamy sour cream topping with cheese and green chiles. It combines classic Tex-Mex flavors for a satisfying family meal that is baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

  • 1.5 pounds Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded, chopped
  • 1 Yellow Onion, chopped

Seasoning and Mixes

  • 1 ounce Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2 ½ cups Biscuit Mix, like Bisquick
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Liquids and Sauces

  • 1 cup Water
  • Cooking Spray, like Pam
  • ½ cup Sour Cream
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Salsa, mild

Other

  • 4 ounces Diced Green Chiles, drained
  • 1 ½ cups Cheddar Cheese, Fiesta Blend, shredded, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350℉ (175℃) to prepare for baking both the biscuit crust and the assembled casserole.
  2. Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Drain off any excess fat. This step creates the flavorful meat base for the casserole.
  3. Prepare the Biscuit Dough: While the meat cooks, combine biscuit mix and water in a mixing bowl. Stir until well mixed, using your hands if possible for better incorporation. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and press the dough evenly into the dish, spreading it to the edges. Bake the biscuit crust in the preheated oven for 5-8 minutes until set and lightly golden. Remove and keep the oven on.
  4. Cook the Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet with cooked ground beef. Stir and cook for about 4 minutes until softened. Add the taco seasoning mix and stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors. Remove the mixture from heat.
  5. Assemble the Layers: Spread the cooked ground beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the baked biscuit crust in the casserole dish.
  6. Prepare the Sour Cream Layer: In a medium bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, drained diced green chiles, ¾ cup of shredded cheese, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined. Carefully spread this creamy mixture over the ground beef layer to create a rich middle layer.
  7. Add Salsa and Cheese: Spoon the mild salsa over the sour cream layer in small dollops without spreading. Sprinkle the remaining ¾ cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top to add flavor and a golden cheesy crust when baked.
  8. Bake the Casserole: Return the casserole to the oven uncovered. Bake for 30 minutes or until the casserole is hot throughout and bubbly on top. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute the biscuit mix with homemade biscuit dough if preferred.
  • For extra spice, use a medium or hot salsa instead of mild.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • If you want a crispier top, you can broil for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Keywords: cattle drive casserole, ground beef casserole, biscuit casserole, Tex-Mex casserole, layered casserole

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