Description
A hearty casserole with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and a comforting biscuit crust that is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (browned and drained)
- 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
- 16 ounce can large biscuits
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded and divided)
- 1 medium onion (halved and sliced)
- 2 medium tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (halved and sliced)
- 4 ounces canned sliced jalapeño peppers (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Chopped cilantro or green onion for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 13×9 glass baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Arrange biscuits in the pan and press to form a crust.
- Bake the biscuit crust for 12 to 15 minutes until light brown.
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add ground beef and brown, draining excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmer until reduced.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, half of the cheddar, and reserved onions.
- Sauté remaining onions with red bell pepper until softened.
- Layer the casserole: beef, tomatoes, onion and pepper mixture, jalapeños, sour cream mixture, and top with remaining cheddar.
- Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes until edges are browned and cheese is bubbling.
- Let rest for 8 to 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For best results, let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Can be paired with a salad for a lighter meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 42 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg