Description
Indulge in the savory delight of our John Wayne Casserole recipe! This comforting dish features layers of flavorful ground beef, veggies, cheese, and a creamy ranch sour cream topping, making it a perfect addition to your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
2 cups diced onion
½ cup diced bell pepper
1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dry Ranch seasoning
10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 cups Bisquick or favorite biscuit mix
1 1/4 cups water, divided
Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, drain excess grease.
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, and taco seasoning to the beef, stir in water, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, and Ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Mix Bisquick with water to form dough, press into the baking pan, and bake for 5 minutes.
- Spread cooked beef mixture over the biscuit layer, then layer with drained Rotel tomatoes and dollops of the creamy Ranch topping.
- Sprinkle remaining shredded Cheddar cheese over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy every flavorful bite!
Notes
Feel free to customize this casserole with your favorite toppings like sliced jalapeños or black olives for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serves 6-8
