Description
Cattle Drive Casserole is a hearty Tex-Mex layered beef bake with a biscuit crust, creamy topping, and cheesy finish. This easy weeknight casserole combines ground beef, veggies, taco seasoning, and green chiles for a family-friendly dinner that’s filling, comforting, and ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
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1.5 lbs (680 g) lean ground beef
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 yellow onion, chopped
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1 oz (28 g) taco seasoning mix
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2 ½ cups (300 g) biscuit mix (like Bisquick)
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1 cup (240 ml) water
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Nonstick cooking spray
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½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
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½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
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4 oz (113 g) diced green chiles, drained
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1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded cheddar or fiesta blend cheese, divided
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ cup (120 ml) mild salsa
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain fat.
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Stir biscuit mix with water until dough forms. Press into greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Bake dough 5–8 minutes until set and lightly golden. Keep oven on.
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Add chopped bell pepper and onion to beef. Cook 4 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning. Remove from heat.
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Spread beef mixture over biscuit crust.
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In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayo, green chiles, ¾ cup cheese, and garlic powder. Spread over beef layer.
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Spoon salsa on top in dollops. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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Bake uncovered 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Don’t worry if biscuit crust looks rustic—it’s meant to be hearty.
Adjust spice with jalapeños or hotter salsa.
Fiesta blend cheese enhances the Tex-Mex flavor; sharp cheddar adds tang.
Cover with foil for the first 15 minutes if you want slower browning.
Great for make-ahead: refrigerate before baking or freeze after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex / American