John Wayne Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat & Dough
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2 lbs of ground beef
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1 packet (1 oz) taco spice mix with water as instructed
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16 oz can of regular biscuits
→ Cheesy Cream Blend
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1/2 cup mayo
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1/2 cup sour cream
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8 oz shredded cheddar, split
→ Veggie Mix
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1 medium red bell pepper, sliced and halved
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2 medium tomatoes in slices
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1 medium onion, sliced in halves
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4 oz canned jalapeño slices
# Instructions:
01 -
Set oven to 350°F and move the oven rack to the middle. Lightly coat a 13x9 inch glass dish with cooking spray.
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Flatten out the biscuits in the pan as one layer, pressing them together and halfway up the edges. Let bake on a tray for 12 to 15 minutes till barely golden around the edges. Keep oven going while letting the base cool.
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Cook the ground beef until no pink remains, then drain. Add the taco mix with water as directed on the packet. Place in a bowl and set aside.
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In a bowl, mix together mayo, sour cream, half the cheddar cheese, and half the onion slices.
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Use the same skillet from before to sauté the rest of the onions and bell peppers until softened just a bit.
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Spread layers onto the biscuit crust in this order: ground beef, fresh tomato slices, cooked veggies, jalapeños, creamy mix, and the remaining cheese. Leave uncovered and bake for 30-40 minutes until the edges are golden and cheese melts.
# Notes:
01 -
It's a good idea to use an oven thermometer since oven temps can vary.
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Feel free to swap store-bought taco seasoning with your homemade version.