Description
This Southern Five Layer Beef Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that layers ground beef, rice, vegetables, and cheese for a delicious meal. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 (15 oz) can corn (drained)
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drain excess grease if needed and set aside.
- Layer the casserole: In the prepared baking dish, layer the ingredients in the specified order, starting with uncooked rice and ending with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Cover the casserole tightly with foil and bake for 60 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- For added spice, stir in a few dashes of hot sauce or use pepper jack cheese.
- This casserole is great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
