John Wayne Casserole

Not sure if this is a John Wayne favorite (hence the name) but it was a hit in our house. I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out but it was very yummy and we like things a bit spicy so we even added a few drops of Louisiana Hot Sauce on it. The recipe was adapted from Mississippi Magazine.


                                        

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef, cooked and drained
1 packet taco seasoning
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
8 oz or more Cheddar cheese or a Tex Mex type.
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 cups biscuit mix
1 cup of water
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (4 oz) can sliced jalapeno peppers (or if using fresh fry 2 with onion and peppers)

Directions

1. heat oven to 325. Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning and water, according to packet instructions; set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and 4 oz of cheddar cheese, and half of the onions; set aside.
3. Stir Bisquick and water together to form soft dough. pat dough on the bottom and one-half-inch up the sides of an 9x13 greased casserole dish.
4. Saute remaining onions and bell peppers (and jalapenos if using fresh) until slightly tender.
5. On top of biscuit layer, evenly distribute the ground beef, add tomato slices, then add the onion & peppers. Add the sour cream mixture and end with the remaining cheese to your liking.
6. Back for 30-40 mins or until dough (if you can see it) is light brown.