Chuckwagon Casserole

Contributed By: Terry Borden

Ingredients:

Casserole:

1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 cup of chopped onion
1/2 cup of chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon of minced garlic
1-1/2 to 2 pounds of ground beef
2 cans of red kidney beans , drained and rinsed
2 (14 ounce) cans of whole kernel corn , drained
2 cans of condensed tomato soup
1/2 cup of milk
1-1/2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon of chili powder
1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning or cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper , to taste

Topping:
2 tablespoons of melted butter
12 regular sized canned refrigerated biscuits (not large/jumbo)
1 to 2 tablespoons of cornmeal

Method:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and saute the onion and bell pepper until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add the
garlic and cook another minute. Add the ground beef and cook until browned; drain if needed. To the beef, add the beans, corn, tomato soup, milk, cheese,
chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and Cajun seasoning. Stir over medium heat until well blended. Taste; add salt and pepper, as needed.
Transfer to a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until hot. Meanwhile, melt the butter and set aside
to cool. Remove the casserole, dip the biscuits in the butter and scatter on the top of the casserole dish. Sprinkle the tops of all of the biscuits with
cornmeal. Return to the oven and bake uncovered, at 375 degrees F, for an additional 20 to 25 minutes OR until biscuits are cooked through and golden brown.
Check bottoms of center biscuits and return to oven if not cooked through. Serve immediately with a green vegetable or a side salad.

Helpful Hints:

Prep time: 15 min |Cook time: 35 min | Yield: About 4 to 6 servings
Cook's Notes: Do not allow casserole to cool before adding the biscuits. Add biscuits to hot casserole and return to the oven immediately. Use regular
biscuits; do not use jumbo biscuits as they may not cook through well. Please also note all ovens vary, so you may need more time for the biscuits to cook
through and brown. Check the center bottoms to see if they need more time. Okay to substitute fresh, homemade or frozen biscuits, but let them thaw before
adding them to the casserole. May also halve for a 9 x 9 casserole.
Variation: May also top with a cornbread batter - simply pour on top and bake. Substitute a can of chili beans in sauce for the kidney beans, or use 3/4
cup of barbecue sauce for the tomato soup.


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