John Wayne Casserole
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 3Make the crust.
- 4In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 5Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks crumbly.
- 6Stir in milk until a soft dough forms.
- 7Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- 8Cook the beef mixture.
- 9In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
- 10Add onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes).
- 11Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- 12Mix in diced tomatoes with green chilies.
- 13Remove from heat.
- 14Prepare the creamy layer.
- 15In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 16Assemble the casserole.
- 17Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly over the crust.
- 18Dollop and gently spread the sour cream mixture over the beef.
- 19Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- 20Arrange tomato slices over the cheese.
- 21Bake.
- 22Place in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
- 23Serve.
- 24Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 25Serve warm.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 0.75 cup whole milk
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 can (10 oz) drained diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 small tomato sliced
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
Equipment
9x13-inch baking dishlarge bowllarge skilletmedium bowl
Tips
- You can make this casserole ahead of time by assembling it up to the creamy topping layer, covering, and refrigerating for up to 24 hours.
- To freeze the baked casserole, cool completely, wrap tightly in foil, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños, extra chili powder, or use hot diced tomatoes with green chilies.
- You can use different cheeses like Pepper Jack, Colby Jack, or mozzarella.
- If you want to skip the biscuit crust, use cooked pasta, rice, or a tortilla layer instead.
- The casserole is done when the cheese topping is melted and bubbly, and the biscuit crust is golden and cooked through.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for 15–20 minutes, or microwave in short bursts until hot.
- To make a Chicken John Wayne Casserole, swap ground beef for shredded cooked chicken and use cream of chicken soup in the creamy topping.
- For a Vegetarian Version, replace beef with black beans and corn.
- For a Low-Carb Option, skip the biscuit crust and bake the filling with just the cheese topping.
- Add corn, black beans, and extra cumin for a Southwest Twist.
- For a Breakfast Casserole, use cooked breakfast sausage instead of beef and add scrambled eggs.
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