John Wayne Casserole
John Wayne Casserole is a bold, hearty comfort food recipe featuring seasoned ground beef, creamy ranch topping, fluffy biscuit crust, and a cheesy finish. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or easy make-ahead meals, this dish brings Tex-Mex flavors with simple, satisfying layers. (Keywords: John Wayne Casserole, beef biscuit casserole, ranch beef bake, Tex-Mex casserole)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner, Casserole, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1 packet taco seasoning
1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated biscuits
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (4-ounce) can sliced jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Cook beef mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef. Add onion and bell pepper, sauté 5–7 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes. Cook for 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Bake biscuit base: Press biscuits into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 5 minutes.
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Assemble: Spread the beef mixture over biscuit crust.
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Make creamy layer: Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch mix. Spread over beef layer.
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Top with cheese: Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Add jalapeños if using.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
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Add extra jalapeños or spicy taco seasoning for heat.
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Use ground turkey or plant-based meat for variation.
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Pairs well with a fresh green salad or cornbread.
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Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking.
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