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cattle drive casserole

Hearty Cattle Drive Casserole

5 from 1 vote
A comforting Cattle Drive Casserole featuring layers of golden biscuits, seasoned ground beef, peppers, and a rich sour cream cheese sauce. A perfect family dinner ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (85/15 lean) Browned and drained
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (16 oz) Grand or homestyle variety
  • 1 large onion, chopped Yellow or white
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced Green and red mix
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz) Mild or spicy to taste
  • ¾ cup water For simmering meat
  • ½ cup sour cream Full fat for best texture
  • ½ cup mayonnaise Real mayo, not whip
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded Divided use
  • green onions Sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet For browning meat
  • 1 9x13 baking dish For baking casserole
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For sauce
  • 1 Wooden Spoon For stirring

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Brown the ground beef, onions, and peppers in a large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is cooked through, then drain grease.
  3. Stir in water and taco seasoning, simmering for 3–4 minutes until the liquid thickens.
    adding taco seasoning to meat mixture
  4. Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese in a medium bowl until smooth.
    mixing creamy sour cream and cheese sauce
  5. Press the biscuit dough firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a sealed crust.
  6. Spread the meat mixture over the dough, followed by the creamy sauce layer, smoothing gently.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the biscuit edges are golden brown.
  8. Top with remaining cheese and bake 5 more minutes until melted; garnish with green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 261gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Leftovers reheat well in the oven at 350°F for 20 minutes. For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the meat mixture.

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