Description
This Southern Five Layer Beef Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that brings together layers of seasoned ground beef, rice, tomatoes, corn, and gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for a cozy family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Layer Casserole: Spread uncooked rice on the bottom, then add beef mixture, diced tomatoes, corn, and cheddar cheese. Pour beef broth over the dish.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes until bubbly. Let it rest before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or sausage.
- Add bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Make ahead and refrigerate before baking if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
