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John Wayne Beef and Biscuit Casserole

Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated May 11, 2018
Howdy, Pilgrim! Ground beef and Cheddar cheese put a cowboy spin on this version of classic biscuits and gravy. If you’re wondering if it’s more for dinner or brunch, the answer is both.

John Wayne Beef and Biscuit Casserole

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 14

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 1/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is browned. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and flour; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, taco seasoning mix and pepper. Cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in broth and whipping cream; heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until thickened. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. When cheese has melted, stir in sour cream; transfer to baking dish.
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir Bisquick™ mix and milk just until moistened. Drop dough by 12 large spoonfuls on top of hot filling. Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and biscuits are golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

650 Calories
40g Total Fat
29g Protein
43g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
650
Calories from Fat
360
Total Fat
40g
61%
Saturated Fat
21g
105%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
125mg
41%
Sodium
1460mg
61%
Potassium
330mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
43g
14%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
6g
Protein
29g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
40%
40%
Vitamin C
25%
25%
Calcium
40%
40%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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