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Easy John Wayne Casserole Hearty
Faiza Shabir

Hearty Easy John Wayne Casserole

Hearty Easy John Wayne Casserole is a bold, layered comfort dish packed with seasoned ground beef, creamy filling, fresh veggies, and melted cheese over a biscuit base. This Tex-Mex inspired casserole is rich, satisfying, and perfect for feeding a hungry family. It’s simple to assemble and bakes into a bubbly, golden, crowd-pleasing dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Press biscuit dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Bake biscuit layer for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet and drain excess fat.
  5. Stir in taco seasoning and water and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  6. Spread seasoned beef evenly over baked biscuit base.
  7. In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  8. Spread creamy mixture over beef layer.
  9. Top with sliced tomatoes and bell peppers.
  10. Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top.
  11. Bake for 25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Add sliced jalapeños for extra heat.
  • Use ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • Drain tomatoes slightly to avoid excess moisture.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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