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Savoring the Comfort of John Wayne Casserole

john wayne casserole made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can 8 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  • Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, frozen corn, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Spread the beef mixture evenly in the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Spread this mixture over the beef layer in the baking dish.
  • Unroll the crescent roll dough and lay it over the sour cream mixture, pressing the edges to seal. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and fully cooked.
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.