Description
This Southern Five Layer Beef Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for a family dinner. Layers of seasoned ground beef, corn, rice, and cheese come together to create a satisfying meal that is easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the Ground Beef Mixture: In a skillet, sauté onion, then add ground beef and season. Cook until browned, then drain.
- Layer the Casserole: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer rice, corn, beef mixture, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve: Let it rest before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can add black beans or bell peppers for extra layers.
- Use pepper jack cheese for a spicy twist.
- Great make-ahead or freezer-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
