Description
John Wayne Casserole is a hearty layered biscuit bake with seasoned ground beef, sautéed vegetables, a creamy cheese topping, and melted Cheddar baked until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16.3 ounce) can refrigerated biscuits
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, halved and sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1 (4 ounce) jar sliced jalapeño peppers, drained (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Press biscuit dough evenly into the bottom of the pan and halfway up the sides to form a crust.
- Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly browned.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly and fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In the same skillet sauté onion and red bell pepper until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl combine sour cream, mayonnaise, half of the Cheddar cheese, and half of the sautéed vegetables.
- Layer seasoned beef over the prebaked crust.
- Top with sliced tomatoes, remaining vegetables, jalapeños, and spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Drain the beef well to prevent a soggy crust.
- Allow the casserole to rest before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Substitute halal-certified ground beef if desired.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 538
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 980
- Fat: 41
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 21
- Cholesterol: 95