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
- Butter or oil, for greasing the baking dish
- 1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
- 1 cup corn, thawed if frozen
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce, (divided)
- ¾ cup water, (divided)
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- ½ cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 strips bacon
- ½ to 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 F.
- Grease a 2-quart baking dish.Butter or oil
- Put the rice in a fine mesh sieve and rinse thoroughly; spread it in the prepared baking dish.1 cup long-grain rice
- Sprinkle the corn over the rice layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper.1 cup corn | Kosher salt | Freshly ground black pepper
- Combine 1 can of the tomato sauce with 1/2 cup of water; pour over the corn layer.1 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce | ½ cup water
- Sprinkle the chopped onions and bell pepper over the corn and tomato sauce layer..1/2 cup onion | 1/2 cup bell pepper
- Crumble the ground beef over the onion and bell pepper layer and sprinkle with more salt and pepper.Kosher salt | 1 pound ground beef | Freshly ground black pepper
- Combine the second can of tomato sauce with 1/4 cup of water and pour over the beef layer.1 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce | ¼ cup water
- Arrange the strips of bacon over the top and cover the baking dish tightly with foil.4 strips bacon
- Bake for 1 hour.
- Uncover and 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.1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
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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