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Cattle Drive Casserole Dish

A hearty and filling casserole dish combining ground beef, cheese, and vegetables, perfect for families and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Cooking the Beef
  1. In a large skillet, add the ground beef. Cook over medium-high heat until no longer pink and drain excess grease.
  2. Add diced onions, diced green bell peppers, taco seasoning, and 1/2 cup of water to the cooked beef. Stir and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
Preparing the Dough
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine Bisquick with 3/4 cup of water to form a loose dough.
  2. Spoon the dough into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish and smooth it out evenly.
  3. Pre-bake the dough in the oven for 5 minutes.
Layering the Casserole
  1. Spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly over the pre-baked biscuit dough.
  2. Spread the drained diced tomatoes and corn evenly on top of the beef layer.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, half of the cheddar cheese, black pepper, and green chilies until well combined.
  4. Spread the creamy topping over the beef mixture.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
Baking
  1. Bake the casserole in the oven for 30 minutes, until the cheese bubbles and the top is golden brown.
  2. Let the casserole sit for 7-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For freezing, wrap portions tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container.