Description
Cattle Drive Casserole is the ultimate comfort food—a hearty, cheesy, Tex-Mex inspired dish layered with savory ground beef, creamy sour cream, veggies, and golden biscuit topping. It’s a one-pan meal that’s easy to prepare, deeply satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends at home. Each bite delivers a balance of bold flavors and comforting textures that keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
3/4 cup sour cream (room temperature)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count or similar)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in diced tomatoes with juices, green chiles, corn, and taco seasoning. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
7. Place biscuit dough evenly on top of the beef mixture.
8. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup cheddar cheese over the biscuit topping.
9. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until biscuits are golden and cooked through.
10. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven for best biscuit texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: comfort food, beef casserole, biscuit topping, easy dinner, family meal