Southern Five Layer Beef Casserole (Print)
Layers of beef, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and peppers baked to warm Southern perfection.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Layers
01 -
3 large russet potatoes, thinly sliced
02 -
450 g lean ground beef, browned and crumbled
03 -
2 large onions, sliced into rings
04 -
2 large tomatoes, sliced (or 425 g canned diced tomatoes, drained)
05 -
1.5 green bell peppers, chopped
→ Seasoning and Finishing
06 -
Kosher salt, to taste
07 -
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 -
Olive oil, as needed
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 175°C.
02 -
Lightly grease a 33x23 cm baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
03 -
Arrange a layer of thinly sliced russet potatoes at the bottom of the prepared dish.
04 -
Drizzle the potato layer evenly with olive oil.
05 -
Spread the browned and crumbled lean ground beef over the potatoes.
06 -
Distribute the sliced onion rings in an even layer over the beef.
07 -
Place the sliced tomatoes (or evenly spread the canned diced tomatoes) atop the onions.
08 -
Scatter the chopped green bell peppers over the tomato layer.
09 -
Sprinkle each layer with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper as assembled.
10 -
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 120 minutes.
11 -
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
To prepare a gluten-free version, ensure all components—including ground beef and cooking spray—are certified gluten-free. Check ingredient labels for additives or fillers containing gluten.