Cattle Drive Casserole
A hearty Cattle Drive Casserole featuring a Bisquick crust, seasoned ground beef, peppers, onions, tomatoes, sour cream, and cheddar cheese baked to golden perfection.
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups Bisquick
- 1 cup water add more if needed for soft dough
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 can Rotel fire-roasted tomatoes with green chilis
- 4 ounce green chilis can
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 red pepper diced
- 1 onion diced
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ¾ cups cheddar cheese shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook the beef and vegetables: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, onion, and red pepper until the meat is fully browned and vegetables are tender. Stir in taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the sour cream mixture: In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and ½ cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth.
- Prepare the crust: In another bowl, mix Bisquick with water until a soft dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 5–7 minutes until lightly golden.
- Assemble the casserole: Remove crust from oven. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the crust. Top with diced tomatoes and green chilis. Gently spread the sour cream mixture across the top.
- Add cheese and bake: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top. Return dish to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Slice into squares and enjoy warm.
Notes
To make this casserole gluten-free, substitute the Bisquick with a certified gluten-free baking mix. Confirm that the taco seasoning and canned products (such as tomatoes and chilis) are labeled gluten-free to avoid hidden gluten sources.
If you’d like to switch things up, you can use any standard biscuit mix, just be sure it’s gluten-free if needed. For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of garlic powder to the mix before preparing your dough. You’ll want about 2 to 2½ cups of baking mix to form the crust. A homemade gluten-free baking mix also works beautifully here!
Cornbread mix is another delicious option for the base. If you go this route, use two (7-ounce) packets, prepare according to the package directions (usually with milk and eggs), and pre-bake the crust for about 15 minutes before assembling the casserole as directed above. This adds a slightly sweet, hearty twist that pairs well with the Tex-Mex flavors.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 843kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1598mg | Potassium: 644mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1713IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 392mg | Iron: 5mg