FBD

Mexican Fiesta Casserole

MexicanBeefEasy35 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.3 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup buttermilk biscuit baking mix
  • 0.3 cup water
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 0.8 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp paprika

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    Cook ground beef in a skillet, breaking up, until browned. Drain fat. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.

  3. 3

    Mix ½ cup Cheddar, sour cream, mayonnaise, and onion in a bowl; set aside.

  4. 4

    Stir baking mix and water together until a soft dough forms. With floured fingers, press dough into the greased pan, pushing ½ inch up the sides.

  5. 5

    Layer cooked beef over dough, then arrange tomato slices and green pepper on top.

  6. 6

    Spoon sour cream mixture over vegetables. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup Cheddar and a dusting of paprika over the top.

  7. 7

    Bake uncovered 25–30 minutes until edges are light brown. Cool 5 minutes, then cut into squares.