Classic John Wayne Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base & Meat
01 -
2 pounds ground beef
02 -
1 ounce packet taco seasoning (plus water as directed)
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16 ounce can large biscuits
→ Creamy Layer
04 -
½ cup sour cream
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½ cup mayonnaise
06 -
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
→ Vegetables
07 -
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
08 -
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
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1 medium red bell pepper, halved and sliced
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4 ounces canned sliced jalapeño peppers
# Instructions:
01 -
Position rack in center and preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13x9 glass baking dish with non-stick spray.
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Press biscuits into a single layer in the pan, joining them together and pushing dough halfway up sides. Place on a baking sheet and bake 12-15 minutes until very light brown at edges. Set aside but keep oven on.
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Brown ground beef, drain, then add taco seasoning and water according to packet instructions. Set aside in a bowl.
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Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, half the cheddar cheese, and half the sliced onions in a bowl.
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In the same pan used for meat, sauté remaining onions and bell peppers until slightly tender.
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Layer on biscuit crust in this order: taco meat, tomato slices, sautéed vegetables, jalapeños, sour cream mixture, and remaining cheese. Bake uncovered 30-40 minutes until edges brown and cheese melts.
# Notes:
01 -
Using an oven thermometer is recommended as ovens can run hotter than the set temperature
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Can use homemade taco seasoning instead of packaged