Description
This hearty Cattle Drive Casserole features layers of seasoned ground beef, peppers, creamy cheese topping, and a golden biscuit crust—perfect for feeding a hungry crowd.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups (246g) all-purpose baking mix (such as Bisquick)
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 pounds 85/15 ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 medium poblano chile or 1/2 small bell pepper, seeded and chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 (1-ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix, or 3 tablespoons homemade
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained (such as Rotel)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together baking mix, milk, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
3. Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until just starting to turn golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
4. While the base bakes, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mostly cooked through with some pink remaining.
5. Add chopped onion and poblano (or bell pepper). Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is fully cooked and onions begin to soften.
6. Stir in taco seasoning and salt until well combined. Remove from heat.
7. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 cup pepper jack cheese, and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Set aside.
8. Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the par-baked biscuit crust. Top with drained diced tomatoes and green chiles.
9. Gently spread the mayonnaise mixture over the beef and tomato layer to cover.
10. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup each of pepper jack and cheddar cheese.
11. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until bubbling at the edges and the cheese is melted and starting to brown in spots.
12. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Use a mix of poblano and bell pepper for balanced flavor and mild heat.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream if desired.
- For a crispier bottom crust, bake the biscuit layer a few minutes longer before layering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cattle Drive Casserole, beef casserole, taco biscuit bake, hearty dinner, ground beef bake
