Description
This hearty casserole features layers of savory ground beef, vegetables, and a creamy mixture, making it a comforting meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy weekends.
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 Cheddar Cheese, Fiesta Blend, shredded, divided
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ cup Salsa, mild
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉.
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the biscuit mix and water. Spray a casserole dish and press the biscuit dough into the bottom. Bake for 5-8 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet with the beef, cook for 4 minutes. Mix in taco seasoning.
- Spread the beef mixture over the biscuit layer.
- In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, drained green chiles, ¾ cup cheese, and garlic powder until smooth. Spread over the beef layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of salsa over the sour cream layer, then top with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Notes
For lighter options, substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken. You can prepare the beef mixture in advance for quicker assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg