Sunday, November 4, 2012

Taco Biscuit Casserole *

1 1/2 pound ground beef
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup water
1 1/4 cup salsa
1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuits
2 cups (8 oz) shredded Mexican cheese blend
Additional ingredients for toppings:  shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, additional salsa, sliced ripe olives, drained, sour cream, sliced green onions

Heat oven to 375.  In skillet, brown beef until thoroughly cooked; drain.  Stir in taco seasoning mix, water, and salsa; heat to boiling.  Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Separate dough into 8 biscuits.  Cut each biscuit into 8 pieces.  Add pieces to beef mixture; stir gently.  Spoon mix into ungreased 13x9 pan.  Bake 18-23 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and biscuits are golden brown.  Sprinkle with cheese. Bake an additional 8-10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.  To serve, cut into 8 squares.  Top with additional topping ingredients as desired. 

Serves 8


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