Description
Savor the warmth of this John Wayne Casserole, a hearty dish filled with savory ground beef, melted cheese, and topped with golden biscuits—perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
For the Topping:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits (16 oz)
Instructions
For the Filling:
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until meat is cooked through and onions are translucent (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- 3. Stir in the canned tomatoes, salt, pepper, and any preferred seasonings. Simmer for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- 4. Spread the beef mixture evenly in an oven-safe baking dish. Drizzle heavy cream over it and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
For the Topping:
- 5. Place the biscuits on top of the cheese layer.
- 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg