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Cattle Drive Casserole

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Cattle Drive Casserole is a hearty comfort-food bake with seasoned ground beef, beans, tomatoes, peppers, creamy cheese, and golden biscuits. It is perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, and family dinners.

Ingredients

  • Ground beef
  • Yellow onion
  • Poblano peppers
  • Garlic
  • Taco seasoning
  • Diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • Pinto beans
  • Sour cream
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Refrigerated biscuit dough
  • Fresh cilantro, optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the ground beef in a large skillet until browned, then drain any excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped onion, poblano peppers, and garlic, and cook until softened.
  4. Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and pinto beans. Simmer for several minutes to combine the flavors.
  5. Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Mix the sour cream with the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, then spread the mixture over the beef layer.
  7. Arrange the refrigerated biscuit dough evenly over the top.
  8. Bake until the biscuits are golden brown and fully cooked and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
  9. Let the casserole rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Assemble the casserole without the biscuit topping up to 24 hours ahead, then add biscuits just before baking.
  • Swap ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken for a lighter version.
  • Use black beans or kidney beans instead of pinto beans if preferred.
  • Add corn, zucchini, mushrooms, jalapeños, or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
  • Plain Greek yogurt can be used instead of sour cream.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze baked casserole portions for up to 3 months and thaw overnight before reheating.

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