Name: Cattle Drive Casserole
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained; 1 (1.25-ounce) packet taco seasoning; 4 ounce sour cream; 4 ounce mayonnaise; 8 ounce Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided; 1/2 onion, diced; 2 cup Bisquick; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoon juice from jarred jalapeno peppers; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 (4-ounce) can sliced jalapeno peppers; 1 (4-ounce) can whole black olives; 1 jar salsa (just enough to spread over the very top of the dish)

Cattle Drive Casserole

This hearty casserole uses Bisquick and ground beef to make a meal that will keep everyone satisfied.

By: RecipeLion.com Test Kitchen

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Cattle Drive Casserole

By: RecipeLion.com Test Kitchen

You and your family are going to crave this Cattle Drive Casserole so much, it's likely to make its way into your regular dinner routine. Layers of ground beef, bell peppers, onions, cheese, Bisquick and more, make up this easy casserole. If you're like us, that ingredient list includes basically all of your favorite parts of a casserole!

We love the flavors in this recipe, and we love that each bite gives you a little taste of each of the ingredients. You get fluffy biscuit, savory ground beef, gooey cheese, and plenty of zest from the salsa.

This recipe includes jalapenos, so it's a little spicy, but you can easily leave those out if you aren't a huge fan of a little added heat. For a meal that delivers in flavor and that won't leave you hungry, make a casserole out of a taco!

What to Serve with Cattle Drive Casserole

Although this casserole is definitely a meal in and of itself, we won't blame you for wanting a side dish or two to round out your dinner menu.

Because this recipe is so rich, we recommend something a little lighter to go with it! Try adding your favorite green salad (if you need a salad dressing recipe, we definitely recommend this one), a cucucumer salad like this, or Colorful and Fresh Vegetable Salad.

For something that's a little heartier (if you've got a meat-and-potatoes-loving family, we hear you!), you could also whip up this Southern Corn Salad or a simple side of roasted potatoes.

Cattle Drive Casserole Recipe

Serves6

Preparation Time40 min

Cooking Time40 min

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef, cooked and drained
1 (1.25-ounce) packet taco seasoning
4 ounces sour cream
4 ounces mayonnaise
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 onion, diced
2 cups Bisquick
1 cup water
2 tablespoons juice from jarred jalapeno peppers
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (4-ounce) can sliced jalapeno peppers
1 (4-ounce) can whole black olives
1 jar salsa (just enough to spread over the very top of the dish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning and water, according to packet instructions; set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, 4 ounces of Cheddar cheese; set aside.
Stir Bisquick, water, and jalapeño juice together to form a soft dough. Add more Bisquick if needed to achieve a dough consistency. Pat dough on the bottom and one-half-inch up the sides of an 9 x 13-inch greased casserole dish.
Saute onions and bell peppers until slightly tender.
On top of biscuit mix, evenly distribute ingredients in the following order: ground beef, bell pepper and onions, sour cream mixture, black olives, jalapeno peppers, salsa, and end with remaining shredded cheese.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until edges of dough are lightly browned.

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msdeb21

Jul 31, 2018

My family loves this taco style casserole. I like Bisquick recipes because they are easier than from scratch dishes. We load this casserole up with guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and extra cheese. I do omit the green pepper. I serve it with chips and salsa on the side. It's a great weeknight meal!

Princess Carolyn

Mar 23, 2018

This recipe is totally indulgent, but I still love it! It's got lots of cheese, which might be my favorite part.

trishclark529

Feb 15, 2018

This recipe is really good for the taco lovers in our house. They loved it! I did substitute the jalapenos for green chilies, but that is only because it was a preference for my children. Other than that, I made this just as stated above. Everyone crunched up some tostito chips for the top, and it was a complete meal. It is easy to make, and easy to clean up. This is one of those meals I don't mind making at the end of a busy day.

elaine

Aug 04, 2017

Can this be converted to a crock pot?

Ruthep

Feb 20, 2017

Simple and tasty and filling. It makes a good amount so it is great for a big family. It would also make great leftovers. It heats up well. Sauteing the onions and peppers together saves a little time. I would rather use sliced olives, but that is just my preference.