The Queen of Country is known for her glitzy, glamorous wardrobe, kind, caring heart, and big, wispy blonde hair, but have you ever heard of Dolly Parton’s Five Layer Dinner? It’s kind of like a “coat of many colors,” except it’s a casserole of many flavors, if you will. It starts with some fulfilling sliced potatoes, topped with hearty ground beef, crunchy sliced onions, and sweet sliced tomatoes, and ends with a layer of crispy green bell peppers. Who knew this country legend had such a knack for great comfort food? It’s no surprise, really, that Dolly Parton’s Five Layer Dinner is so delicious–she can do no wrong!
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- olive oil, to taste
- 3 large russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 large onions, sliced and rings separated
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1 1/2 green bell peppers, chopped
- kosher salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
Step 3 –In a skillet over medium heat, place the beef and crumble while cooking until no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
Step 4 –In the prepared pan, place the potatoes.
Step 5 –Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil.
Step 6 –Layer the cooked ground beef, onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers on top of the potatoes, seasoning with salt and pepper between each layer.
Step 7 –Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake until heated through, for about 2 hours.
Step 8 –Serve.
