Description
Hearty john wayne casserole brings Southwestern comfort to dinner tables with bold flavors and easy preparation. Beef, peppers, and cheese combine in a satisfying one-dish meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Sauté ground beef in a skillet until completely browned, eliminating any excess grease.
- Incorporate taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, and sliced bell peppers into the meat mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by lightly greasing the surface and carefully laying out the biscuit dough as a foundational layer.
- Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and half of the cheddar cheese in a separate mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Spread the creamy cheese mixture evenly across the biscuit dough base, creating a consistent layer.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture over the cheese layer, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Generously top the beef with remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese, creating a complete cheese blanket.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the cheese becomes golden and bubbling.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps set the layers and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the taco seasoning or using a mild or hot variety to suit different taste preferences.
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version of the casserole.
- Use gluten-free biscuit dough or make your own from scratch to accommodate gluten-sensitive diets.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to make assembly quicker and easier, especially for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg