John Wayne Casserole

Being the mom of 5 kids, I love to find recipes that are easy, filling, and taste good too.  This one has been a big hit among all of them, and Ray too.  I found this on another blog of a Navy wife, and have used it many times.  I just haven't made it for our extended family yet.  And just so you know, some of my kids think they don't like tomatoes, but this recipe has slices of them in it, and they eat it!! They don't even notice!

Besides being filling, it makes them feel TOUGH, being named after John Wayne!!  Jesse had a couple of football guys over one weekend, and they all said they weren't hungry, until I told them the name…. then they dove in and ate it up!!

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef, cooked and drained

1 pkg. taco seasoning

4 oz. sour cream

4 oz. mayo

8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (divided in half)

(I usually throw in a little extra, cause I LOVE cheddar cheese, especially SHARP)

1 onion, chopped

2 cups Bisquick

1 cup water

2 or more tomatoes, thinly sliced

1 green bell pepper, chopped

Sweet/Hot jalapeno peppers, sliced (if your kids can take it)

I usually put these on one end for me and Ruth, but if you really want to kick it up a notch, use regular sliced jalapeno peppers!! I usually don't with kids!

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325*. Brown ground beef with onions and bell pepper, then add taco seasoning and water according to the directions on taco packet.  Set aside.

2. In a seperate bowl, combine sour cream, mayo, and 4 ounces of cheddar cheese.  Set aside.

3. Stir Bisquick and water together to form soft dough.  Spray 9 X 13 dish with Pam.  Pat dough on the bottom and one-half-inch up the sides of dish.

4.  On top of biscuit mix, evenly distribute in order, the following ingredients:  ground beef with onions and bell pepper, tomato slices, jalapeno peppers, sour cream mixture, and end with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese. (this is where I add a little extra)

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

It's a great "All in one" meal too!! 

Enjoy, 

JJ