Description
This hearty Cattle Drive Casserole combines seasoned ground beef, vibrant veggies, creamy topping, and golden cheese over a fluffy biscuit crust. Packed with bold Southwestern flavors, it’s the perfect easy, cheesy comfort food for busy weeknights, potlucks, or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 small yellow onions, diced
- 2 packets taco seasoning or 6 tablespoons homemade taco blend
- 1 1/4 cups water, divided
- 2 cups Bisquick
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 4 ounces canned diced green chilies
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes, drained
- 14 ounces canned whole kernel corn, drained
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced onions, bell pepper, taco seasoning, and 1/2 cup of water. Stir and simmer for 10 minutes until veggies soften.
- In a bowl, combine Bisquick with 3/4 cup water to form a soft dough. Spread evenly in the casserole dish. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture over the crust. Top with drained tomatoes and corn.
- In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, half the cheddar cheese, green chilies, and black pepper. Spread over the beef layer.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 7-10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Pre-baking the crust prevents sogginess.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
- Adjust taco seasoning or chilies to control spice levels.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cattle Drive Casserole, cheesy casserole, ground beef casserole, Tex-Mex casserole, easy family dinner, Southwestern comfort food