Description
Hearty cattle drive casserole blends rustic ranch flavors with comforting midwestern ingredients, creating a robust meal perfect for hungry families. Savory beef, cheesy layers, and crisp vegetables combine into a satisfying dinner that brings western-style warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
- 2 cups (240 grams) bisquick
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (56 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (56 grams) shredded pepper jack cheese
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 taco seasoning packet
- 1 4-ounce (113 grams) can diced green chilies, drained
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef with taco seasoning, stirring occasionally until completely cooked.
- Incorporate minced onion and diced green chilies into the meat, sautéing for approximately 5 minutes until onions become translucent and slightly caramelized.
- Create a creamy blend by whisking sour cream, mayonnaise, and half of the shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheeses in a mixing bowl.
- Prepare the Bisquick dough by combining the mix with water, stirring until a soft, uniform consistency develops.
- Grease a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish and evenly spread the Bisquick dough across the bottom, creating a smooth base layer.
- Distribute the seasoned ground beef mixture uniformly over the Bisquick foundation.
- Carefully spread the prepared sour cream mixture across the beef layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheeses over the top, creating a rich, melty surface.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and bubbling edges.
- Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven, which helps set the layers and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning or adding hot sauce for those who love extra heat.
- Use lean ground beef or ground turkey to create a healthier version of this hearty casserole.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and reduce overall kitchen time.
- Make this dish gluten-free by substituting Bisquick with a gluten-free baking mix or almond flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 562
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 538 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 121 mg