Description
Hearty Western-inspired Cattle Drive Casserole delivers robust flavors that celebrate cowboy cuisine with rich ground beef and zesty Mexican-style ingredients. Rustic comfort combines ground meat, cheese, and spices in one satisfying skillet meal that brings ranch-style warmth to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Vegetables:
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1 can diced tomatoes
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 can biscuits
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375°F, creating the perfect environment for a hearty meal.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, breaking it into crumbly pieces as it sizzles and caramelizes.
- Introduce diced onions, minced garlic, and colorful bell peppers to the meat, sautéing until the vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate sweet corn kernels and juicy diced tomatoes into the skillet, seasoning the mixture with a sprinkle of salt and pepper to enhance the robust flavors.
- Carefully transfer the savory beef and vegetable medley into a spacious baking dish, creating an even layer of deliciousness.
- Generously spread a velvety layer of sour cream across the top, ensuring complete coverage of the meat mixture.
- Shower the surface with a generous handful of shredded cheese, creating a tantalizing blanket of dairy goodness.
- Delicately arrange the canned biscuits across the casserole, allowing them to nestle into the cheesy landscape.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, letting the casserole bake for 25-30 minutes until the biscuits transform into golden-brown pillows and the cheese bubbles with excitement.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes, letting the flavors meld and settle before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with lean turkey or plant-based crumbles for a healthier protein option that keeps the hearty flavor profile intact.
- Customize the heat level by adding diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to give the casserole a spicy kick for adventurous palates.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to make this a quick weeknight meal that comes together in under 45 minutes from start to finish.
- For gluten-free variations, use gluten-free biscuits or replace them with cornbread topping to maintain the dish’s comforting texture and appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg