Go Back
–+ servings
Southern Five Layer Beef Casserole

Savory Southern Five Layer Beef Casserole for Cozy Nights

This Southern Five Layer Beef Casserole is a comforting dish perfect for gatherings, featuring lean ground beef, russet potatoes, and vibrant vegetables.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 6 cups Russet Potatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef browned and crumbled
  • 2 large Onions sliced into rings
  • 2 cups Tomatoes fresh or canned diced
  • 1 cup Green Bell Peppers chopped
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tbsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for drizzling
For Gluten-Free Preparation
  • 1 lb Certified Gluten-Free Ground Beef
  • 1 tbsp Gluten-Free Greasing Agent like a gluten-free cooking spray or butter

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • oven
  • knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Layer the bottom with thinly sliced russet potatoes and drizzle olive oil over them.
  3. Spread the browned and crumbled lean ground beef over the potatoes.
  4. Add a layer of sliced onions evenly over the beef.
  5. Top with sliced fresh tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes.
  6. Sprinkle a layer of chopped green bell peppers on top.
  7. Season each layer with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  8. Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider parboiling potatoes for 3-5 minutes before layering to enhance texture. Check that all ingredients are gluten-free if necessary. Assemble the casserole a day ahead for convenience.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!