Description
This Southern Five-Layer Beef Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for a family dinner. Layers of seasoned ground beef, rice, vegetables, and cheese come together for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Layer:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Rice Layer:
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
Vegetable Layer:
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
Additional Layers:
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Ground Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain excess grease, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Layer Ingredients: 1. Spread uncooked rice evenly in the dish. 2. Add seasoned ground beef. 3. Layer diced onions and green bell peppers. 4. Add corn. 5. Pour tomato sauce over the top.
- Bake: Pour water over the casserole, cover with foil, bake for 60–65 minutes until rice is cooked. Uncover, sprinkle cheddar cheese, bake uncovered for 5–10 minutes.
- Serve: Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Try using ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead and frozen before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
