7 Layer Ground Beef Casserole
Indulge in the hearty, comforting flavors of a classic 7 Layer Ground Beef Casserole, a true crowd-pleaser perfect for any weeknight dinner or potluck. This one-dish wonder combines tender ground beef, fragrant garlic and onions, fluffy baked rice, and colorful frozen vegetables, all layered with juicy diced tomatoes, rich beef broth, and melty cheddar cheese. Seasoned with a touch of paprika for a subtle smoky kick, this casserole bakes to perfection in just over an hour. It’s an easy, oven-baked meal featuring simple pantry staples that transform into a layered masterpiece. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, this casserole not only tastes amazing but also makes a stunning table centerpiece. Perfectly portioned to serve six, this recipe is ideal for feeding your family or meal prepping for the week ahead!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes (with liquid)
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground paprika
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Break it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease.
Season the beef mixture with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir well and remove from heat.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
Spread the uncooked white rice evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish as the first layer.
Pour the beef broth over the rice to ensure it cooks evenly in the oven.
Spread the cooked ground beef mixture over the layer of rice.
Next, pour the diced tomatoes (along with their liquid) evenly over the beef as the third layer.
Scatter the frozen mixed vegetables over the diced tomatoes as the fourth layer.
Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese as the fifth layer.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 40 minutes.
Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the casserole as the sixth layer.
Bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes to set.
If desired, sprinkle fresh parsley over the top as the final garnish and seventh layer.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.8 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.6 g | 418% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 543 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 6774 mg | 295% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.7 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 165.7 g | 331% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1965 mg | 151% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 3335 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
