Description
This John Wayne Casserole recipe is a Tex-Mex delight that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Layers of seasoned ground beef, tangy tomatoes, creamy cheese, and a Bisquick crust come together to create a hearty and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Layer:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- ⅔ cup water
For the Tomato Layer:
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles (optional)
For the Creamy Layer:
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
For the Bisquick Crust:
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Bisquick crust: Combine Bisquick and water to form a dough. Press into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the casserole: Spread the cooked beef over the crust, then add the tomatoes with green chilies and green chiles. In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, ½ cup cheddar, and sliced onion. Spread over the tomato layer.
- Top and bake: Add bell peppers and remaining cheddar. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use store-bought biscuit dough for convenience.
- Enhance with black olives, jalapeños, or crushed tortilla chips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
