About
When we say this is the Duke's Best Bake, we mean the man who practically defined the Western movie: John Wayne. This casserole is a Tex-Mex lover's dream; the kind of dish best suited for enjoying the long dusty trails of the borderlands. A spicy and rich tomato layer bubbles beneath a rich sour cream-cheese layer. Beneath that, zesty and succulent taco meat. And beneath that, buttery biscuits. The Duke's Best Bake is a brilliant dish as complex as any of Wayne's characters.
Ingredients
- 1 (16.3-ounce, 8-count) can refrigerated large biscuits
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 (1-ounce) envelope taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- green onions, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 3 -Open the biscuit can and separate the biscuits.
Step 4 -Place the biscuits in a single layer in the bottom and halfway up the sides of the prepared baking pan, pressing the biscuits down to form a single layer.
Step 5 -Bake the biscuit layer until it is lightly browned, about 12-15 minutes.
Step 6 -Transfer the baking dish from the oven. Make sure to leave the oven on.
Step 7 -In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook, while crumbling, until it is no longer pink.
Step 8 -Drain the excess grease.
Step 9 -Add the taco seasoning, the water, the onions, and the red bell peppers to the beef and stir to combine.
Step 10 -Bring the beef mixture to a low simmer and cover the skillet.
Step 11 -Cook the beef mixture until the veggies are soft, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 12 -Add the beef mixture to the baking dish, spreading it out evenly over the biscuit layer.
Step 13 -Spread the tomatoes with green chilies evenly over the beef layer.
Step 14 -In a bowl, add the sour cream, the mayonnaise, and 1/2 of the cheese and stir to combine.
Step 15 -Spread the sour cream mixture over the tomato layer in the baking dish.
Step 16 -Top the sour cream mixture layer evenly with the remaining cheese.
Step 17 -Bake until the cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown slightly, about 20-25 minutes.
Step 18 -Allow the casserole to stand for 10-15 minutes.
Step 19 -Slice and serve garnished with the green onions.
