Description
A hearty, comforting Southwest casserole featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy sour cream, and a cheesy topping encased in a fluffy biscuit crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
- 1 ounce Taco Seasoning Mix
- 2 ½ cups Biscuit Mix (like Bisquick)
- 1 cup Water
- Cooking Spray (like Pam)
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 4 ounces Diced Green Chiles, drained
- 1 ½ cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Fiesta Blend), divided
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ cup Mild Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the biscuit mix and water. Use your hands to mix well until the dough is formed. Spray your casserole dish with cooking spray and evenly spread the dough across the bottom. Bake for 5-8 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Add the chopped onions and red bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Stir and cook for about 4 minutes. Mix in the taco seasoning and remove from heat.
- Layer the cooked beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the baked biscuit layer.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, drained green chiles, ¾ cup of shredded cheese, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and spread over the beef layer.
- Spoon small dollops of salsa on top of the sour cream layer and then sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top.
- Return the casserole to the oven, uncovered, and bake for about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Notes
Feel free to swap out ingredients to fit dietary needs; ground turkey or chicken can work well as alternatives, and non-dairy options for sour cream and cheese are available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, easy dinner, family meal, comfort food, Southwest