Easy Cowboy Casserole

Recipe Ingredients

This Easy Cowboy Casserole recipe keeps things simple with pantry staples and shortcuts. Here’s what you’ll need.

Bisquick™ Original Pancake & Baking Mix: The smart baking shortcut every home cook needs! With it, you can make a fluffy biscuit topping in no time, without measuring out separate baking ingredients.

Progresso™ Protein Southwest-Style Black Bean Soup: The delicious beans and spices you need to create this flavorful filling—all in one can!

Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles: These add mild Southwest flavor and a gentle touch of heat. If you want even more flavor, feel free to add another can. If your family doesn’t like spice, you can omit the chiles and simply add 2 teaspoons of Old El Paso™ Taco Seasoning.

Ground Beef: Lean ground beef creates a hearty base for the casserole and gives the dish its classic cowboy-style comfort food feel. We like to use at least 80% lean beef to reduce the amount of grease. If you prefer, swap the ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken. 

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Shredded cheddar cheese, milk, and butter.

How to Make Easy Cowboy Casserole

This dish is simple to assemble and bakes up golden and bubbly in the oven. Here’s a quick look at how to make it—keep scrolling for the full recipe!

1. Make the Biscuit Topping

In a medium bowl, stir together Bisquick™, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, green chiles, and softened butter until a soft biscuit dough forms. Set aside.

2. Make the Filling

Cook a pound of ground beef over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Drain any excess grease. Stir in 2 cans of Progresso™ Protein Southwest-Style Black Bean Soup plus 1/4 cup water until everything is well combined.

3. Add the Topping

Using a scoop or spoon, dollop the biscuit dough over the beef and bean mixture. Sprinkle more cheddar cheese over the top.

4. Bake and Enjoy

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 425°F or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the thickest biscuit comes out clean or with just a few dry crumbs. After baking, let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes—this helps the filling thicken slightly and makes it easier to scoop and serve.

How to Store (and Reheat) Easy Cowboy Casserole

This weeknight-easy casserole stores well, making it simple to refrigerate leftovers and reheat them for another hearty meal later in the week.

Refrigerator Storage

You can keep leftover Easy Cowboy Casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be sure to store leftovers within 2 hours of finishing preparation for food safety.

Freezer Storage

To freeze leftover Easy Cowboy Casserole, spoon into an airtight freezer-safe container. Store in the freezer up to 3 months.

Reheating

From the Fridge: Place a serving on a microwavable plate. Cover loosely and microwave on Medium-High (70%) for about 1 minute or until the filling reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center.

From the Freezer: Place a serving on a microwavable plate. Cover loosely and microwave on High for about 2 to 3 minutes or until the filling reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center.