Description
This Southern Five Layer Beef Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that layers ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and cheese for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Perfect for a cozy dinner on a chilly evening!
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups beef broth
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Ground Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and bell pepper in olive oil. Add ground beef, season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, then drain excess grease.
- Layer Ingredients: In the baking dish, layer uncooked rice, half of the beef mixture, diced tomatoes, remaining beef mixture, and beef broth.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil, top with cheddar cheese, and bake uncovered until melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter alternative.
- Add cayenne or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- If using brown rice, adjust broth and bake time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1â…“ cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
