Tex-Mex Beef Layers (Printable Version)
Dig into layers of spiced beef, chunky salsa, and gooey cheese all topping a flaky biscuit base.
# What You'll Need:
→ Casserole Base
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Cooking spray
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1 cup water
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2 1/2 cups of biscuit mix (Bisquick or similar)
→ Filling and Cheese Topping
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1.5 pounds of lean ground beef
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1 yellow onion, diced
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1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped up
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1 ounce packet of taco seasoning
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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4 ounces diced green chiles, liquids drained
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1/2 cup mild salsa
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1 1/2 cups shredded fiesta blend cheddar cheese, split
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Let it cool for about 10 minutes so it’s easier to cut and serve.
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Slide the dish, uncovered, into the oven for 30 minutes or so. You're done once the top looks bubbly and a beautiful golden color.
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Spoon drops of salsa on top of the creamy layer. Try not to spread it. Throw on the rest of the cheese so it covers everything.
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Gently spoon and spread the creamy mix right over the meat mixture. Get as even of a cover as you can.
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In a bigger bowl, mix the sour cream, mayo, garlic powder, chiles, and about half the cheese. Stir it all until smooth.
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Dump the beef combo right onto your baked biscuit bottom, and use a spoon to smooth it out to the corners.
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Toss the onion and bell pepper into the hot beef. Let them cook together a few minutes til soft, add all the taco seasoning, mix, then turn off the heat.
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Mix your biscuit mix and the water in a bowl until it turns into a dough. Spray your casserole dish with some cooking spray. Press the dough into the dish so it covers the bottom. Give it a quick bake—just until it puffs and barely starts to color—then pull it out.
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Get a big skillet going on medium-high. Crumble in your ground beef. Stir while it cooks so there's no pink left, then pour off the extra grease.
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Turn your oven on and set it to 350°F (177°C). Let it get to temperature while you handle the other stuff.
# Additional Notes:
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Want it hotter? Try using spicy salsa or throw some jalapeños into the beef when you’re cooking it.