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Cattle Drive Casserole

Cattle Drive Casserole

Nora
This hearty Cattle Drive Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Packed with savory ground beef, creamy mashed potatoes, melted cheese, and a medley of colorful veggies, it’s the kind of dish that brings everyone running to the dinner table. Every bite is rich, cheesy, and perfectly seasoned, making it a family favorite you’ll want to keep in your weekly rotation.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 450 g ground beef
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (green and red)
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef with diced onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat, then stir in diced tomatoes, bell peppers, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Spread creamy mashed potatoes into a greased baking dish.
  • Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the mashed potatoes. Top generously with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
  • Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then garnish with sour cream and parsley before serving.

Notes

For a spicier version, add jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 26gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3mg
Keyword casserole, Comfort Food, ground beef
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