Cowboy Casserole with Cheddar Jalapeño Biscuit Crust
Hearty, 90-minute ranch-style casserole of seasoned Ground Beef, beans and veggies topped with cheesy jalapeño biscuit dollops and baked until golden. Comfort food with a spicy kick that feeds a crowd.
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Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 - 8
Ingredients: 20
Ingredients
Casserole
Biscuit Crust
Preparation
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Step 2
Heat large nonstick skillet over MEDIUM heat until hot. Add Ground Beef and cook 8-10 minutes, breaking beef into small crumbles while stirring occasionally. Season with salt, as desired.
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Step 3
Add oil to a large heavy based pot. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add in garlic powder and cumin, and return beef to the pot.
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Step 4
Pour in diced tomatoes and green chilies, tomato sauce, beer (or stock), Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until liquid has reduced, about 20 minutes.
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Step 5
Stir in frozen vegetables and beans.
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Step 6
In a bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and baking powder, then cut the butter in using a pastry cutter. You can also do this step in a food processor. Add the milk and stir until just combined, then add the cheese and jalapeños and stir a few more times until distributed evenly, but do not overwork the dough.
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Step 7
Pour the beef mixture into a deep casserole dish. Use a cookie scoop to spoon the biscuit mix on top. The biscuits will spread out as they cook so leave room in between.
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Step 8
Bake 20-25 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
Nutrition Information
579 Calories
13.3g SAT FAT
36g PROTEIN
6.3 mg IRON
6.5 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
The Essential Ingredients
Ground Beef: Also called ‘hamburger,’ is made by grinding beef cuts and beef trim. It works well in dishes that require crumbles, and typically any leanness of Ground Beef works well in dishes – just be sure to drain any remaining fat after cooking.
Tomatoes: Juicy, flavorful fruits that are used in a wide variety of dishes. Have a slightly sweet and tangy taste.
Green Chiles: These mildly spicy peppers, like Poblano, Hatch, or Serrano, are harvested while green and commonly used in Southwestern and Mexican cuisines.
Garlic Powder: Your favorite seasoning, just dehydrated and finely ground. It’s a concentrated version of raw garlic, making it easy to add to any dish.
Pinto Beans: Medium-sized beans that have beige and brown skin. They have a mild and creamy flavor and are a staple in southwestern and Mexican cuisine.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I assemble this casserole ahead of time for meal prep?
Yes. You can brown the Ground Beef, simmer the gravy with the vegetables and pinto beans, and pour the meat mixture directly into your deep casserole dish up to 24 hours in advance (store covered in the refrigerator). However, do not mix or scoop the scratch-made biscuit dough on top until right before baking, as the leavening agents in the baking powder will lose their potency if left sitting on the moist filling.
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Can I make this cowboy casserole recipe gluten-free?
Yes. To make the recipe gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour in the beef gravy with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour or cornstarch, and use a premium 1:1 gluten-free flour blend in place of the standard flour for the scratch-made biscuit dough. Ensure your baking powder is certified gluten-free.
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Can I substitute the drop biscuit dough with mashed potatoes to make a shepherd's pie variation?
Yes. The beef, vegetable, and beer-gravy filling functions as an excellent base for a shepherd’s pie. Simply substitute the scratch-made biscuit dough with an equal volume of stiff, seasoned mashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes, spread them evenly to the edges of the casserole dish, and bake at 375°F until the edges bubble and the top turns golden brown.
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Excellent. Very Hardy!
Are you sure the amounts for the biscuit part is correct?