John Wayne Casserole Bake (Print Version)
Cheesy casserole layers beef, peppers, tomatoes, and creamy topping over a soft Bisquick crust.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Base
01 -
480 ml Bisquick baking mix
02 -
360 ml water, divided
→ Filling
03 -
900 g ground beef
04 -
28 g taco seasoning
05 -
160 g onion, diced
06 -
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
→ Cream Mixture
07 -
120 ml mayonnaise
08 -
120 ml sour cream
09 -
90 g Mexican blend cheese, shredded
→ Toppings
10 -
3 Roma tomatoes, sliced
11 -
60 g pepperoncini, sliced
12 -
180 g Mexican blend cheese, shredded
# Instructions:
01 -
Set oven to 165°C and position the rack in the center. Grease a 33x23 cm baking dish with nonstick spray.
02 -
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Brown the ground beef, stirring until fully cooked. Incorporate taco seasoning and 120 ml water. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from pan.
03 -
In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and sliced bell pepper for 4 minutes or until softened.
04 -
In a medium bowl, blend mayonnaise, sour cream, and 90 g of shredded Mexican cheese until smooth.
05 -
Combine Bisquick mix and the remaining 240 ml water to create a soft dough. Press dough evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared baking dish.
06 -
Distribute seasoned ground beef evenly atop the biscuit dough base.
07 -
Spread sautéed onions and bell peppers over the beef layer.
08 -
Evenly distribute the sour cream and cheese mixture over the vegetables.
09 -
Arrange sliced Roma tomatoes and pepperoncini on top. Sprinkle with remaining 180 g of shredded Mexican cheese.
10 -
Transfer dish to center rack of the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
# Notes:
01 -
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing to help maintain clean portions.