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Cattle Drive Casserole

Comforting Cattle Drive Casserole: Hearty Family Favorite

A hearty family favorite, Cattle Drive Casserole layers ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables in a creamy, cheesy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef Substitute with plant-based meat for vegetarian option.
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Can substitute with green bell pepper or omit.
  • 1 Yellow Onion Shallots or leeks can be used as substitutes.
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Mix Consider making your own seasoning.
  • 2 cups Biscuit Mix Gluten-free alternatives work well.
  • 1 cup Water Adjust according to the desired consistency.
Creamy Topping
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Swap with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise Omit or replace with more sour cream.
  • 1 can Diced Green Chiles Use jalapeños for spicier version.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (Fiesta Blend) Any cheese blend can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can enhance the flavor.
  • 1 cup Salsa Adjust spice level to your preference.

Equipment

  • Casserole Dish
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with diced onion and chopped bell pepper for 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add taco seasoning, diced green chiles, and garlic powder to the skillet and mix well, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine biscuit mix, water, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
  5. Layer the beef mixture, followed by half of the biscuit mixture in the casserole dish.
  6. Spread salsa over the biscuit mixture, then top with half of the shredded cheese and cover with remaining biscuit mix.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
  8. After baking, add remaining cheese on top and return to oven for an additional 5-7 minutes.
  9. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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