MEXICAN BUBBLE UP CASSEROLE

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground Beef (80% lean; can be substituted with ground turkey or ground chicken)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (For browning the beef)
• 1 whole Yellow Onion (Roughly chopped)
• 10 ounces Red Enchilada Sauce (Canned)
• 10 ounces Rotel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (Canned; can replace with diced tomatoes + 4 oz canned green chilies)
• 15 ounces Corn Kernels (Drained)
• 15 ounces Refrigerated Biscuit Dough (Approximately 8 biscuits; keep refrigerated until use)
• 1.75 cups Colby-Monterey Jack Cheese (Shredded; can use Mexican blend, cheddar, or other melty cheese)
• 1 spray Cooking Spray (For greasing the baking dish)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (Chopped; optional garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Optional, adds depth)
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder (Optional, adds heat)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Brown the Ground Beef

   Heat a large skillet over medium‑high heat, add 1 Tbsp olive oil, then add the 2 lb ground beef. Break it up with a spoon and cook until no longer pink.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cook the Onion

   Add the roughly chopped yellow onion to the browned beef and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.

   Time: PT5M

3. Drain Excess Grease

   Turn off the heat and carefully pour off any excess fat from the skillet.

   Time: PT2M

4. Add Sauces and Corn

   Stir in the 10 oz red enchilada sauce, 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, and the drained 15 oz corn. Mix until evenly combined, then turn off the burner.

   Time: PT2M

5. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish

   Preheat the oven to 375°F. While it heats, spray the inside of a 9x13‑inch baking dish with cooking spray.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 375°F

6. Cut Biscuit Dough

   Open the can of refrigerated biscuit dough (≈15 oz). Cut each biscuit into eight roughly equal pieces and scatter them evenly across the greased baking dish.

   Time: PT5M

7. First Layer of Meat and Cheese

   Spoon half of the meat‑sauce mixture over the biscuit pieces, spreading it into the grooves. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese over this layer.

   Time: PT3M

8. Second Layer of Meat and Cheese

   Add the remaining meat mixture on top of the first cheese layer, then top with the remaining ¾ cup shredded cheese.

   Time: PT2M

9. Bake the Casserole

   Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and the biscuit pieces are fully cooked.

   Time: PT38M

   Temperature: 375°F

10. Rest and Garnish

    Remove the casserole from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the top before serving.

    Time: PT7M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

440

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

3 g