Cattle Drive Casserole with Beef, Cheese, and Biscuits (Print version)

A hearty beef and biscuit casserole layered with taco-seasoned ground beef, corn, peppers, creamy topping, and melted cheddar.

# Ingredients:

For the biscuit base

01 - 2 cups (240 g) biscuit mix
02 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm water
03 - Cooking spray or 1 teaspoon oil, for the dish

For the beef filling

04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
07 - 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
08 - 1 packet (1 oz or 28 g) taco seasoning
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1 can (8 oz or 225 g) tomato sauce
11 - 2/3 cup (110 g) corn kernels, drained if canned
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
13 - Salt, only if needed

For the creamy cheese topping

14 - 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
15 - 1/2 cup (115 g) mayonnaise
16 - 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
17 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions or chopped cilantro, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a thin coat of oil.
02 - Stir the biscuit mix and warm water together until a soft dough forms. Press it evenly into the prepared dish and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the surface looks set but still pale.
03 - Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes, then add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excess grease.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning, garlic powder, tomato sauce, corn, and black pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the filling looks thick and saucy. Taste before adding salt.
05 - In a bowl, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar until smooth and spreadable.
06 - Spoon the beef filling over the biscuit base. Spread the creamy topping over the beef, then sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
07 - Bake for 22-25 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling at the edges and the cheese is melted. Rest for 10 minutes before topping with green onions or cilantro and serving.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served warm after a 10-minute rest so the layers hold together.
02 - Use a 9x13-inch dish for the most even biscuit texture.
03 - Ground beef should be fully browned before the casserole is assembled.

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