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A 30-minute Texas-inspired casserole with a crisp biscuit crust, spicy beef, and creamy cheddar layer.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
  • 1 can Rotel, drained
  • ½ cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • extra cheddar, shaved
  • paprika for color
  • fresh cilantro, chopped
  • biscuits, cold
  • melted butter for brushing

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Drain Rotel on paper towels, then simmer beef with onion, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper for 5 mins until thickened. Chill cream mixture for 5 mins.
  2. Press cold biscuits into buttered pan, brush with melted butter, pre-bake at 350°F for 5 mins, cool 3 mins.
  3. Layer biscuit crust, beef mixture, cream mixture with 1 cup cheddar. Bake at 375°F for 15 mins, then broil 2–3 mins. Rest 10 mins before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 650IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Pre-bake biscuit crust, drain Rotel, chill cream layer to prevent separation.

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