Description
Spicy john wayne casserole delivers a hearty Tex-Mex delight packed with ground beef, peppers, and cheese. Comfort food fans will savor this classic southwestern-style dish that promises satisfying flavor in every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef
- 1 can (16.3 oz / 462 grams) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 8 oz (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 packet (1 oz / 28 grams) taco seasoning mix
- ¾ cup water
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 can (4 oz / 113 grams) sliced jalapeno peppers, drained (optional)
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Biscuit Base Preparation: Press biscuit dough evenly across the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch baking dish, creating a golden crust through a 15-minute baking session at 350F.
- Meat and Seasoning Fusion: Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain excess fat, and simmer with taco seasoning and water to develop robust flavors.
- Vegetable Symphony: Sauté onions and bell peppers simultaneously until tender and translucent, releasing their natural sweetness and aromatic essence.
- Creamy Fusion Layer: Blend sour cream, mayonnaise, and half the cheddar cheese, incorporating sautéed vegetables to create a rich, harmonious mixture.
- Strategic Layering: Arrange seasoned ground beef over the pre-baked biscuit foundation, topped with sautéed vegetables, creating a robust flavor profile.
- Vibrant Topping Arrangement: Distribute sliced tomatoes and jalapeno peppers across the surface, introducing color, texture, and zesty elements.
- Cheese and Cream Finale: Spread creamy mixture thoroughly, then shower with remaining cheddar cheese, ensuring complete coverage and maximum flavor integration.
- Culinary Transformation: Bake for 30-35 minutes until cheese melts into a bubbling, golden crown, signaling the dish’s readiness.
- Flavor Settlement: Rest the casserole briefly, allowing ingredients to meld and flavors to harmonize before serving this rustic, hearty creation.
Notes
- Optimize Biscuit Base: Ensure biscuit dough is evenly pressed to create a uniform crust, preventing thin or uneven spots that might lead to soggy bottom.
- Control Meat Moisture: Thoroughly drain ground beef after browning to prevent excess liquid from making the casserole watery and compromising texture.
- Vegetable Precision: Slice onions and bell peppers uniformly for consistent cooking and balanced flavor distribution throughout the dish.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Sprinkle cheese in the last 10-15 minutes of baking to achieve perfect golden-brown top without burning or becoming rubbery.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg