7 Layer Casserole Recipe

Ingredients for 7 Layer Casserole

• 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• Onion
• Sliced Mushrooms
• Stewed Tomatoes
• Cracker Crumbs
• Water
• 2 lbs ground beef
• Salt
• Fresh Ground Pepper

How to Make 7 Layer Casserole

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine 2 lbs ground beef, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
3. Layer ingredients in a 9x13 inch baking dish as follows:
4. - 2 lbs peeled and thinly sliced potatoes
5. - 1 lb peeled and sliced carrots
6. - 1 large onion, thinly sliced
7. - 8 oz sliced mushrooms
8. - 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
9. - 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
10. - browned ground beef
11. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup beef broth and 1/2 cup water. Pour evenly over the layered ingredients.
12. Sprinkle 1 cup crushed saltine crackers or panko bread crumbs evenly over the top.
13. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
14. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.