Cattle Drive Casserole – Hearty, Cheesy, and Family-Friendly
A hearty, layered casserole with seasoned ground beef, vegetables, a creamy cheese layer, and a biscuit base—perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 ounce taco seasoning mix
- 2 1/2 cups biscuit mix (like Bisquick)
- 1 cup water
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces diced green chiles, drained
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, Fiesta blend, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup mild salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Prepare biscuit dough by combining biscuit mix and water. Press into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish and bake 5–8 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add chopped onion and red bell pepper to cooked beef. Stir in taco seasoning. Remove from heat.
- Spread beef mixture evenly over baked biscuit layer.
- Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, 3/4 cup shredded cheese, diced green chiles, and garlic powder. Spread over beef layer.
- Add spoonfuls of salsa over sour cream layer. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese evenly on top.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Notes
- Use mild or hot salsa depending on spice preference.
- Fiesta blend cheese gives great color and flavor, but any shredded cheddar works.
- Great for potlucks or meal prep—reheat well.