Cattle Drive Casserole

Cattle Drive Casserole

My family loves this dish!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 (10 oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles
  • 1 (1.25 oz.) packet taco seasoning
  • 2 1/2 cups biscuit mix
  • 1 3/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch pan with non-stick spray.

  2. 2

    Place ground beef, onion and red bell pepper in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook until meat is browned and veggies are softened. Drain off grease and set aside.

  3. 3

    Stir in taco seasoning packet and salt and pepper, as needed.

  4. 4

    In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 cup cheddar cheese, green chiles and garlic powder.

  5. 5

    In a separate bowl, combine biscuit mix with 1 cup water (adding a little more water as needed) and mix together until a soft dough forms.

  6. 6

    Press dough into the bottom of greased baking dish, then place in oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden.

  7. 7

    Remove baking dish from oven and spread beef mixture over biscuit layer, then top with layer of diced tomatoes.

  8. 8

    Top everything off by spreading sour cream mixture over tomatoes, then cover with remaining cheddar cheese.

  9. 9

    Return baking dish to oven and cook for 30 minutes, or until warmed through.

  10. 10

    Remove from oven, serve and enjoy.