Southern Five Layer Beef Casserole Recipe
Southern Five Layer Beef Casserole is a deliciously layered dish featuring seasoned ground beef, rice, bell peppers, tomatoes, and melted cheese. This comforting, easy-to-make casserole is ideal for weeknight dinners or potlucks, delivering Southern-style flavors that will satisfy the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- White or brown rice (cooked)
- Green bell pepper (sliced)
- Onion (chopped)
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Tomato sauce
- Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and green bell pepper, sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet, season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until browned and drain excess fat.
- Layer the cooked rice on the bottom of the prepared baking dish as the first layer.
- Spread the cooked ground beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the rice as the second layer.
- Pour diced tomatoes and tomato sauce evenly over the beef mixture as the third layer.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese as the fourth layer.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in chili powder or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or sausage for a different variation.
- Serve with a side salad or cornbread for a complete Southern meal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg