Cozy Southern 5-Layer Beef Casserole Recipe
This Southern Five Layer Beef Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that layers potatoes, ground beef, onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers to create a satisfying meal for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Layer:
- 3 large russet potatoes (thinly sliced)
Beef Layer:
- 1 pound lean ground beef (browned and crumbled)
Onion Layer:
- 2 large onions (sliced and rings separated)
Tomato Layer:
- 2 large tomatoes (sliced OR 1 (15 ounces) can diced tomatoes)
Pepper Layer:
- 1 1/2 green bell peppers (chopped)
Seasoning:
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Other:
- Olive oil (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- Layer the Ingredients:
- Potato Layer: Start with a layer of thinly sliced russet potatoes at the bottom of the dish. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Beef Layer: Add a layer of browned and crumbled lean ground beef.
- Onion Layer: Follow with a layer of sliced onions.
- Tomato Layer: Add sliced tomatoes or spread the canned diced tomatoes evenly.
- Pepper Layer: Top with chopped green bell peppers.
- Season: Sprinkle each layer with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Bake: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
- Serve: Remove from oven, let it cool slightly, and enjoy your delicious and hearty casserole!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Southern, Beef Casserole, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe
