The cafeteria at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, created this meatier version of the original John Wayne Casserole. This rendition, featuring a biscuit base, ground beef, and peppers, became very popular. Staff and faculty at the university's cafeteria nicknamed the popular dish "The Duke" after Wayne's famous moniker.
THE DUKE #sundaydinner
1 can refrigerated biscuits
2 pounds ground beef
1 package taco seasoning
¾ cup water
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 (4 ounce) jar sliced jalapeno peppers, drained (Optional)
.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Place and press biscuit dough into the bottom of the baking pan and halfway up the sides. Bakeuntil lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Leave the oven on. In a fry pan cook ground beef until browned and crumbly. Drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, Transfer cooked meat to a bowl and wipe out the pan. Add onion and bell peppers to the same skillet and cook over medium heat until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, and 1/2 of the onion-pepper mixture in a bowl. Layer browned meat, tomatoes, onion-pepper mixture, jalapeño peppers, and sour cream mixture on top of prebaked biscuit dough. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.
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