Ground Beef and Biscuits (John Wayne Casserole)
Servings: 6
Calories: 706kcal
This ground beef and biscuits casserole aka John Wayne Casserole is full of seasoned taco meat, has a biscuit crust and is covered in a creamy, cheesy topping.
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Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 16.3 oz refrigerator biscuits
- 3 teaspoon oil canola, olive; divided use
- 1 lb ground beef lean
- 1 pkg taco seasoning or homemade
- ¼ cup water
- 10 oz Rotel canned tomatoes and green chilies
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup onion thinly sliced, crosswise
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ cup mayo
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tomato diced
- sliced green onion, chopped cilantro or parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 350 degrees F. Generously grease or spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Place biscuits in the pan and press them out lightly so they cover the bottom. Place the baking pan on one or two sheet pans to insulate the bottom. Bake the biscuit layer for about 15 minutes.
- Add a teaspoon of oil (or use cooking spray) to a large skillet. Brown ground beef over medium heat. When cooked and no longer pink, drain off any excess fat then add the water, taco seasoning mix, and can of Rotel. Stir to combine well. Then add ground beef mixture to the top of the baked biscuit layer. Set aside.
- Add 2 teaspoons of oil to the same pan. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until softened and slightly golden brown around the edges. Add the garlic and cook one minute more. Remove from heat and to the top of the meat mixture.
- Mix mayo, sour cream, and sharp cheddar cheese together in a medium bowl. Spread sour cream mixture over the peppers and onions. Spread evenly all the way to the edges of the casserole dish.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the top is melted and edges are lightly browned. I continue to bake on two sheet pans so the bottom of the biscuits don't get overdone.
- Top with sliced green onions or chopped parsley or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Cooking time might vary depending on your oven. Adjust as needed.
- Biscuits can stick to the bottom of the pan, even when greased first. Parchment paper can help keep it from sticking.
- You can make a parchment paper sling by draping long sheets over the edges of the pan. After baking, carefully pull the casserole out.
- There are different version of John Wayne casserole, so feel free to experiment with ingredients, like I did.
Nutrition
Calories: 706kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1497mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1663IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 5mg