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John Wayne Casserole

Cultural Context

John Wayne Casserole is a hearty dish that embodies the spirit of American comfort food, often associated with cowboy culture and family gatherings. Named after the iconic actor known for his roles in Western films, this casserole combines ground beef, beans, and cheese, all topped with flaky crescent rolls. It's a popular choice for potlucks and weeknight dinners, showcasing the simplicity and flavor of classic American cuisine.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
16 ounce can jumbo biscuits
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 ounce package taco seasoning
1 cup water
1 cup diced sweet onion
1 cup diced green pepper
1 cup diced red pepper
1-10 ounce can tomatoes with chiles
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
8 ounce package cheddar cheese, divided

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9x13 baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.

2

Press the biscuits into the prepared baking dish to cover the bottom and partially up the sides.

3

Bake the biscuits in the oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.

4

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium high heat until cooked through. Drain and return to the pan.

5

Add the taco seasoning, water, onions, peppers and tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the peppers and onions are tender and the sauce is nice and thick.

6

Distribute the meat mixture over the biscuits.

7

In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.

8

Spread the sour cream mixture over the ground beef and top with remaining shredded cheese.

9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is hot and bubbly.

10

Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletbaking dishoven

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Cowboy CasseroleBeef Casserole

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