Go Back
–+ servings
John Wayne Casserole

John Wayne Casserole Recipe

Easy John Wayne casserole recipe with ground beef, biscuits, cheese, and creamy layers—simple, hearty comfort food for family dinners.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Comfort Food
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 472 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups biscuit mix
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tomato sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and bell pepper until browned. Drain.
  • Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened. Add drained tomatoes and mix well.
  • Combine biscuit mix and water. Spread evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven.
  • Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of cheese.
  • Layer beef mixture over crust, spread sour cream mixture on top, then arrange tomato slices and remaining cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  • Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 25gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 870mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!