John Wayne Casserole
Get ready to savor the hearty and flavorful layers of a classic **John Wayne Casserole**, a delicious comfort food dish that brings Southwest-inspired flavors to your table. This easy-to-make casserole features a savory base of tender biscuits topped with seasoned ground beef, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a creamy mixture of sour cream, mayonnaise, and cheddar cheese. Diced yellow bell peppers and optional jalapeños add a colorful crunch and a touch of heat, while the golden layer of melted cheese on top ties it all together. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this crowd-pleasing recipe comes together with minimal prep and bakes to bubbly perfection in just 40 minutes. Serve each slice warm with a dollop of sour cream for an irresistible, Tex-Mex-inspired feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 0.5 cup water
- 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)
- 8 count biscuits (refrigerated, unbaked)
- 0.75 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
- 2 count jalapeños, sliced (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in the packet of taco seasoning, water, and canned diced tomatoes with green chilies. Mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
While the beef is simmering, arrange the unbaked biscuits in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, gently pressing them down to form an even layer.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and salt and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the biscuit layer in the casserole dish.
Add the diced yellow bell pepper and optional sliced jalapeños on top of the sour cream layer.
Evenly distribute the cooked beef mixture over the vegetables.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the beef layer.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the biscuits are cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Slice and serve warm with additional sour cream or garnish as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4788 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 343.6 g | 441% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.1 g | 686% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 765 mg | 255% | |
| Sodium | 12623 mg | 549% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 264.1 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.1 g | ||
| Protein | 167.3 g | 335% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2132 mg | 164% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 2568 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
