Description
A hearty casserole combining ground beef, fresh vegetables, zesty taco seasoning, and layers of gooey cheese, perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
- 1 ounce Taco Seasoning Mix
- 2 ½ cups Biscuit Mix (like Bisquick)
- 1 cup Water
- Cooking Spray (like Pam)
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 4 ounces Diced Green Chiles, drained
- 1 ½ cups Cheddar Cheese, Fiesta Blend, shredded, divided
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ cup Salsa (mild)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine biscuit mix and water. Mix until well blended. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray, then press the dough evenly into the dish and bake for 5-8 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet with the cooked ground beef, cooking for about 4 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and remove from heat.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly over the baked biscuit layer.
- In another bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, drained green chiles, ¾ cup cheese, and garlic powder. Spread this mixture over the beef layer.
- Drop small spoonfuls of mild salsa over the sour cream layer. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake the casserole uncovered for 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole can be customized with different spices and vegetables, and it makes great leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: casserole, beef, easy dinner, comfort food