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A biscuit and ground beef casserole with creamy topping.

The Cowgirl Casserole Meal

Casserole recipes for dinner are always on the mind of every Mom in the land. Enter the The Cowgirl Casserole Meal, one of our absolute favs made with ground beef, canned biscuits and a creamy filling.
Servings: 8 servings
Chef Alli
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 lbs. lean ground beef
  • 1 oz. packet taco seasoning plus water listed on package directions
  • 1 medium red or green bell pepper seeds and membranes removed, sliced, optional
  • 16 oz. can large biscuits
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp. onion powder or granulated onion
  • 1/2 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes as desired
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese divided use
  • Your favorite toppings, such as jalapeño pepper slices, sour cream, salsa, etc. optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F; spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Place the biscuits in the prepared baking dish in a single layer, using your fingertips to press them all together into a single layer, also pressing the dough halfway up the sides of the pan all the way around.
  • Place the baking dish onto the lower oven rack; bake for 10-15 minutes, uncovered, just until slightly golden brown on the bottom. Remove the crust from the oven and set aside, leaving the oven on.
  • While biscuits are baking, place a large skillet over medium high heat, adding a bit of oil if needed.
    When the oil is hot, add the ground beef, crumbling it with the taco seasoning, water, and bell pepper slices; cook according to the packet instructions.
    When the ground beef mixture is nicely cooked throughout; drain any fats that accumulate. Transfer the cooked meat mixture to the biscuit crust in the baking dish, spreading the beef out evenly in a single layer.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, onion powder, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese; place dollops of this mixture over the ground beef layer, using a spatula to spread them out evenly in a single layer; sprinkle the tomatoes over the top.
  • Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until the edges and bottom of the crust are golden brown; sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top of the casserole at the 5 minute mark, letting the cheese melt a bit. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with your favorite toppings, as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 32gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 675IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 5mg
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