Creamy Layered John Wayne (Printable Version)

Cheesy and creamy casserole with beef, bell peppers, biscuits, and ranch for comforting layered flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat Layer

01 - 450g ground beef
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 0.5 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 0.5 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 284g canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
06 - 1 packet taco seasoning
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Biscuit Base

08 - 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough

→ Creamy Layer

09 - 240ml sour cream
10 - 180ml mayonnaise
11 - 1 packet ranch seasoning mix

→ Cheese Topping

12 - 100g shredded cheddar cheese
13 - 100g shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Optional Garnish

14 - Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro

# Steps To Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Lightly grease a 23x33cm baking dish.
02 - In a large skillet set over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper; sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in drained diced tomatoes with green chilies and taco seasoning, then simmer for 5 additional minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat.
03 - Press the biscuit dough evenly into the base of the prepared baking dish, pinching seams to form a unified crust. Pre-bake for 8 minutes until the surface is slightly set but not fully cooked.
04 - Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning in a bowl until smooth and well blended.
05 - Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly over the pre-baked biscuit crust. Top with the creamy ranch mixture, smoothing gently over the beef. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the entire surface.
06 - Bake the assembled dish uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbling and golden brown. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro as desired.

# Notes and Tips:

01 - Allowing the casserole to rest after baking ensures tidy slicing and optimal texture.
02 - Pre-baking the biscuit base prevents it from becoming soggy during final baking.

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