Cattle Drive Casserole

This Cattle Drive Casserole is a simple hearty meal that can be thrown together quickly. This cheesy flavorful dish will satisfy the whole family .

Cattle drive Casserole is one of those dishes that can be tailored to your likes and dislikes .It has layers of yumminess starting with a cheesy biscuit bottom , a layer of ground beef , a creamy layer and then topped with cheese . I originally saw this recipe floating around TikTok from many creators . I took it and made it how I liked it but there can be so many variations . Like adding different cheeses or maybe a jalapeno to spice it up . I kept things pretty simple but feel free to tweak it to your liking . If you like this easy recipe check out my Easy Baked Ziti.

What you will need to make Cattle Drive Casserole:

• 1 LB Ground beef – I used 85/15 to reduce some of the grease
• Onion- I used a yellow onion
• Bell pepper -I used a red pepper for the milder flavor
• Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix -They do make a gluten free version of this
• Taco Seasoning-1 packet or 3 tablespoons
• Mayonnaise
• Sour Cream
• Chopped Green chiles
• Milk
• Shredded Cheese – I shredded my own an used cheddar but you can mix it up
• Mixing bowls
• 9×13 baking dish
• medium skillet
• Meat Masher – I use this tool any time I cook Ground beef

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Let’s Make Cattle Drive Casserole !

Star by mixing together the biscuit mix , cheddar cheese , milk and reserve the garlic packet for later . Press the biscuit mix into the bottom of a greased 9×13 baking pan and bake for 5 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

In a medium skillet brown the ground meat along with the onions and bell pepper . Drain any excess grease and add the taco seasoning and water. Cook until it reduces and the add it on top of the partially baked biscuit bottom .

In a small mixing bowl add mayo , sour cream , chopped chiles and garlic packet . Mix well .

Spread the mayo mixture over the meat mixture .

Top with cheese and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Allow to set for 5 minutes before cutting

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Cattle Drive Casserole

This Cattle Drive Casserole is a simple hearty meal that can be thrown together quickly. This cheesy flavorful dish will satisfy the whole family .

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories

Ingredients

  

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• 11.36 oz Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix reserve the garlic herb packet
• 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese For the biscuit mix
• 3/4 cup Milk for the biscuit mix
• 1 LB Ground meat
• 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
• 1/3 cup red bell pepper diced
• 1 taco Seasoning
• 1/4 cup water

Topping

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 4 oz diced green chiles
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Reserved Garlic packet from the biscuit mix
• 1-2 cups cheddar

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees . In a large mixing bowl mix together the cheddar bay biscuit mix , 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese , 3/4 cup milk. Reserve the garlic herb packet for later .
  
• Press into on oiled 9×13 pan. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes
  
• In a skillet brown ground meat and add the onion and bell pepper while browning it . Drain excess grease and add water and taco seasoning . Simmer until the water has reduced
  
• Add the ground meat mixture on top of the biscuit base .
  
• In a medium bowl mix together the sour cream , mayo , 1 cup of cheddar cheese can of drained green chiles , and the reserved garlic herb packet .
  
• Spread sour cream mixture on top of the meat .
  
• Top with cheese and bake for 30 minutes
  
• Allow to set for 5 minutes before cutting
  

Notes

I shredded my own cheese for this and used all cheddar to keep it simple . You can change the cheese to your liking . 

I used 1 pound of ground meat , you can add more to add a little more heartiness. I would not exceed 2LBS 

 

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