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A slice of cheesy Cattle Drive Casserole topped with parsley sits on a white plate with a fork.
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Cattle Drive Casserole

This casserole starts with a cheddar biscuit base that bakes into a tender layer sturdy enough to hold the topping. The cheesy, creamy beef layer has smoky tomatoes and mild chiles.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Keyword: casserole, Cowboy, ground beef, hearty
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

Make the Biscuit Layer

  • In a separate bowl, combine the biscuit mix with the water and seasoning packet from the box.
  • Stir just until combined.
  • Spread evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Bake for 8 minutes just until the bottom is set but not baked through.

Prepare the Ground Beef Layer

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned and fully cooked, then drain excess grease.
  • Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning, salt, smoked paprika, and cumin and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the drained tomatoes and green chiles and remove from heat.
  • Add the sour cream and mayonnaise and mix until smooth. Fold in the Monterey Jack cheese and half of the cheddar cheese.

Assemble and Bake the Casserole

  • Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the biscuit base.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Bake uncovered until the biscuits are cooked through and the filling is bubbling hot.
  • Cool briefly so the layers set, then slice and serve.

Notes

Mix lightly: Keep the biscuit layer tender by stirring just until combined and not over-mixing.
Drain well: Tomatoes and chiles should be well drained so the filling stays thick.
Better melt: Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly.
Cool a bit: Resting helps the layers set so servings stay neat.

Nutrition

Calories: 618kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 1237mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1871IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 4mg

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