John Wayne Casserole

Get ready to savor the hearty and flavorful layers of a classic **John Wayne Casserole**, a delicious comfort food dish that brings Southwest-inspired flavors to your table. This easy-to-make casserole features a savory base of tender biscuits topped with seasoned ground beef, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a creamy mixture of sour cream, mayonnaise, and cheddar cheese. Diced yellow bell peppers and optional jalapeños add a colorful crunch and a touch of heat, while the golden layer of melted cheese on top ties it all together. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this crowd-pleasing recipe comes together with minimal prep and bakes to bubbly perfection in just 40 minutes. Serve each slice warm with a dollop of sour cream for an irresistible, Tex-Mex-inspired feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 0.5 cup water
• 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)
• 8 count biscuits (refrigerated, unbaked)
• 0.75 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
• 2 count jalapeños, sliced (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease.

Step 4

Stir in the packet of taco seasoning, water, and canned diced tomatoes with green chilies. Mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

While the beef is simmering, arrange the unbaked biscuits in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, gently pressing them down to form an even layer.

Step 6

In a medium mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and salt and black pepper. Mix until smooth.

Step 7

Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the biscuit layer in the casserole dish.

Step 8

Add the diced yellow bell pepper and optional sliced jalapeños on top of the sour cream layer.

Step 9

Evenly distribute the cooked beef mixture over the vegetables.

Step 10

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the beef layer.

Step 11

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the biscuits are cooked through.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 13

Slice and serve warm with additional sour cream or garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2175.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4788.4

Total Fat 343.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 137.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 765.0mg	0%
Sodium 12623.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 264.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 46.1g
Protein 167.3g	0%

Vitamin D 48.0IU	0%
Calcium 2131.7mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 2568.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.2%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 21.9%