Description
A comforting layered casserole featuring a tender biscuit crust, seasoned ground beef, colorful vegetables, and plenty of cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef, preferably 85% lean
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, thoroughly drained
- 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated biscuits
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 (4-ounce) can sliced jalapeños, thoroughly drained, optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
- Separate the refrigerated biscuits and arrange them in the baking dish, pressing them into an even layer. Bake for 5 minutes until slightly puffed.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef mixture and add water. Stir in drained tomatoes and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix until smooth.
- Spread the beef filling over the biscuit crust, top with ranch mixture, then sprinkle with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Arrange jalapeños if using.
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional jalapeños can add a kick. Garnish with fresh cilantro for brightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: casserole, beef casserole, Tex-Mex, family meal, comfort food