When you’re working 9 to 5, you don’t want to have to work yourself to the bone over the stove to make dinner. How about we do something a little easier instead? Dolly Parton’s 5-Layer Casserole, straight from the queen of country herself, is as simple as stacking, seasoning, and baking. The results are a melody of flavors, from the hearty potato base to the savory ground beef, tender onions, bright tomatoes, and garden-fresh green peppers. It all comes together for a warming and filling dish that you’ll be amazed you didn’t have to work harder to make. Come and explore the layers of goodness in Dolly Parton’s 5-Layer Casserole!
Ingredients
- 3 large russet potatoes, sliced
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked and seasoned
- 2 onions, sliced, with the rings separated
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 green bell peppers, chopped
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 3 –Spread an even layer of the sliced potatoes at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Step 4 –Season the potatoes with the salt and the pepper.
Step 5 –Top the potato layer with the cooked ground beef.
Step 6 –Layer the sliced onion on top of the beef.
Step 7 –Season the onions with the salt and the pepper.
Step 8 –Top the onions with the tomatoes, seasoning them with the salt and the pepper.
Step 9 –Top the tomatoes with the green peppers.
Step 10 –Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake until the casserole is cooked through, about 2 hours.
Step 11 –Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes.
Step 12 –Serve.
