Seven Layer Casserole
This old-fashioned seven layer casserole is a complete meal, with layers of ground beef, corn, rice, tomato sauce, and strips of bacon.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice, raw
- 1 cup corn, thawed if frozen
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 16 ounces tomato sauce, (divided)
- 3/4 cup water, divided
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef, raw
- 4 strips bacon
- 1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 F.
- Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Put the rice in a fine mesh sieve and rinse thoroughly; spread it in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the corn over the rice layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Combine 1 can of the tomato sauce with 1/2 cup of water; pour over the corn layer.
- Sprinkle the chopped onions and bell pepper over all.
- Crumble the ground beef over the onion and bell pepper layer and sprinkle with more salt and pepper.
- Combine the second can of tomato sauce with 1/4 cup of water and pour over the beef layer.
- Arrange the strips of bacon over the top and cover the baking dish tightly with foil.
- Bake for 1 hour.
- Uncover bake the casserole for an additional 25 to 30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cheese about 5 minutes before it comes out of the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 681kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 31gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 953mgPotassium: 819mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1177IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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