John Wayne Casserole

Often linked to a recipe shared by actor John Wayne, this hearty bake starts with a biscuit base topped by taco-seasoned beef and cool sour cream. Cheddar, green chiles, and fresh vegetables bring Southwest comfort to the table.

Serves 8 · 25 min prep · 35 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground beefMeat
• 1 packet taco seasoningSpices
• 2 cups biscuit baking mix (Bisquick-style)Pantry
• 2/3 cup water for biscuit basePantry
• 1 cup sour creamDairy
• 1/2 cup mayonnaiseDairy
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shreddedDairy
• 1 onion, slicedProduce
• 1 large tomato, slicedProduce
• 1 can (4 oz) green chiles, dicedPantry
• 1 red bell pepper, slicedProduce

Instructions

1. 1Heat oven to 325°F. Brown beef with taco seasoning; drain.
2. 2Press biscuit mix + water into a greased 9x13-inch dish as a base. Layer beef, onion, tomato, chiles, and peppers.
3. 3Mix sour cream, mayo, and half the cheese; spread over vegetables. Top with remaining cheese.
4. 4Bake 30–40 minutes until biscuit base is cooked and top is golden.