Description
John Wayne Casserole is a hearty American layered casserole that combines a biscuit crust with seasoned ground beef, diced vegetables, and a creamy, cheesy topping. This filling dish is perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (or Rotel)
Topping
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Prepare Biscuit Crust: Press the refrigerated biscuit dough evenly into the bottom of a greased baking dish to form the crust layer.
- Cook Beef and Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef along with the diced bell pepper and onion until the beef is fully cooked and vegetables are soft. Drain excess fat.
- Add Seasoning and Tomatoes: Stir the taco seasoning packet and diced tomatoes into the cooked beef mixture until well combined.
- Layer Beef Mixture: Spread the seasoned beef mixture evenly over the biscuit crust in the baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: In a bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and shredded cheddar cheese until combined.
- Add Topping Layer: Spread the creamy cheese mixture evenly over the beef layer in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, until the biscuit crust is golden and the topping is bubbly and slightly browned.
Notes
- For extra heat, add jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and mayonnaise for a lighter, tangier topping.
- Use Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies for added flavor.
- Ensure to drain the fat from the cooked beef to avoid a greasy casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
