John Wayne Casserole

John Wayne Casserole

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground beef (cooked and drained)
1 packet taco seasoning
4 ounces sour cream
4 ounces mayonnaise
8 ounces Cheddar cheese (shredded & divided)
1 yellow onion (sliced)
2 cups biscuit mix
2 tomatoes (sliced)
1 green bell pepper (sliced)
1 (4-oz) can sliced jalapeno peppers

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 F

1. Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning and water, according to packet instructions; set aside.

2. In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, 4 ounces of cheddar cheese, and half of the onions; set aside.

3. Stir biscuit mix and water (directions on box) to form soft dough. Pat dough on the bottom and one-half-inch up the sides of an 9 x 13 in. greased casserole dish.

4. Saute remaining onions and bell peppers until slightly tender.

5. On top of biscuit mix, evenly distribute ingredients in the following order: ground beef, tomato slices, green peppers, onions, jalapeno peppers, sour cream mixture and end with remaining shredded cheese.

6. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until edges of dough are lightly browned.