Mexican Fiesta Casserole

A biscuit dough crust is topped with cooked and crumbled ground beef, sliced tomatoes, chopped green pepper and a sour cream and cheese topping.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped onions
2 cups biscuit baking mix
1/2 cup water
3 tomatoes, sliced
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Cooking Directions:

1. Cook ground beef in a large skillet until brown; drain. Season with salt and pepper; then set aside.
2. Mix cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and chopped onion; set aside.
3. Stir biscuit baking mix and water together until a soft dough forms. Pat the dough into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan, pressing the dough 1/2-inch up the sides of the pan.
4. Layer the meat, sliced tomatoes, and chopped green bell pepper over the dough. Spoon the sour cream mixture on top and sprinkle with paprika.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C), uncovered, until the edges of the dough are light brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
6. Cool 5 minutes before cutting into squares.

Makes 6 servings.