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mexican fiesta casserole

Ingredients For mexican fiesta casserole

  • 1 lb
    lean ground beef
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 2/3 c
    mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 2 Tbsp
    onion, finely chopped
  • 2 c
    biscuit mix
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 2-3
    ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 c
    green bell pepper chopped
  • paprika, optional

How To Make mexican fiesta casserole

  • 1
    Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • 2
    Cook and stir the meat in a large skillet until brown.
  • 3
    Drain off the excess fat.
  • 4
    Season the meat with the salt and pepper, then set aside.
  • 5
    Mix the cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and onion and set this mixture aside.
  • 6
    Stir the baking mix and water together until a soft dough forms.
  • 7
    With floured fingers, pat the dough in a greased baking pan, 13 X 9 X 2-inches, pressing the dough 1/2 inch up the sides of the pan.
  • 8
    Layer the meat, tomato slices and green pepper onto the dough.
  • 9
    Spoon the sour cream mixture over the top and sprinkle with the paprika, if used.
  • 10
    Bake uncovered until the edges of the dough are light brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • 11
    Cool 5 minutes and then cut into squares.

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