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Cattle Ranch Casserole Recipe

Hearty 5-Star Cattle Ranch Casserole Recipe for Busy Nights

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A hearty and flavorful casserole with ground beef, peppers, and cheese, baked to perfection.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups baking mix, such as Bisquick
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, plus more for garnish
  • 2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with Hatch green chiles, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Stir baking mix, milk, and 1 tablespoon oil together in a bowl. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until just starting to turn golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  4. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  5. Add onion and poblano, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and onions begin to soften, about 4 minutes more. Stir in taco seasoning and salt until evenly combined. Remove from heat; set aside.
  6. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 cup pepper Jack cheese, and 1 cup Cheddar cheese to a bowl; stir until well combined.
  7. Spoon beef mixture evenly over par-baked biscuit in the baking dish. Sprinkle drained diced tomatoes evenly over beef. Carefully spoon mayonnaise mixture over beef and tomatoes. Sprinkle evenly with remaining shredded cheese.
  8. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is bubbly and starting to turn golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  9. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro or green onions.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef for best results.
  • Adjust taco seasoning to taste.
  • Let the casserole rest before serving for easier slicing.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg