Description
Cheesy Taco Biscuit Bake combines seasoned ground beef, bell peppers, onions, and a creamy sauce, topped with biscuit dough and melted cheddar cheese for a hearty, comforting dish.
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 ounce taco seasoning mix
Biscuit Dough:
- 2 ½ cups biscuit mix (like Bisquick)
- 1 cup water
- Cooking spray (like Pam)
Creamy Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces diced green chiles, drained
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, fiesta blend, shredded (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup salsa (mild)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Add bell pepper, onion, and taco seasoning. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Prepare Biscuit Dough: In a bowl, mix biscuit mix, water, and garlic powder.
- Assemble: Spread beef mixture in the baking dish. Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, and green chiles. Spread over beef. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough on top. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and serve with salsa.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or diced tomatoes with green chilies.
- For a vegetarian option, use plant-based protein.
- Garnish with cilantro, green onions, or low-fat sour cream.
- Low-fat sour cream or mayonnaise can be used for a lighter dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
