Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1½ lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 cup sour cream
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into bite-size pieces
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Green onions and diced tomatoes, for topping (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add the onion and green bell pepper and cook until softened. Drain excess grease.
2. Stir in the taco seasoning and drained diced tomatoes. Remove from heat.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.
4. Lightly grease the slow cooker. Arrange the biscuit pieces in an even layer on the bottom.
5. Spoon half of the beef mixture over the biscuits. Spread half of the sour cream mixture evenly on top.
6. Sprinkle with half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
7. Repeat the layers with the remaining biscuits, beef mixture, sour cream mixture, and cheeses.
8. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the biscuits are fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Garnish with green onions and fresh diced tomatoes before serving, if desired.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 4–5 hours (LOW)
• Servings: 6–8
• Calories: Approximately 480 per serving

Serving Tips:
Serve with a simple green salad, sliced avocado, or a side of salsa for extra freshness.