Description
A hearty and flavorful casserole recipe named after the legendary John Wayne. This Tex-Mex inspired dish features layers of seasoned ground beef, vegetables, and a cheesy topping, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
Vegetable Layers:
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
Cheesy Topping:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
Crust:
- 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, then drain any excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water, cooking for 2–3 minutes until well combined.
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix together Bisquick and 1/2 cup water to form a soft dough. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the casserole: Spread the seasoned beef over the crust. Top with green chiles, onion slices, bell pepper slices, and tomato slices.
- Make the cheesy topping: In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese. Spread this mixture evenly over the vegetables. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add pickled jalapeños between the beef and vegetable layers.
- You can substitute ground turkey for beef if preferred.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
