7 Layer Ground Beef Casserole Recipe

Ingredients for 7 Layer Ground Beef Casserole

• 1 ½ cups cooked rice
• Canned Whole Kernel Corn
• 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 cup water
• Salt And Pepper

How to Make 7 Layer Ground Beef Casserole

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a 2-quart greased casserole dish, layer 1 ½ cups cooked rice evenly.
3. Top with 1 cup frozen corn.
4. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
5. In a small bowl, mix 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce with ½ cup water. Pour evenly over the rice and corn layers.
6. Layer ½ cup chopped onion, followed by ½ cup chopped green bell pepper.
7. Next, add 1 pound ground beef seasoned with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
8. In a small bowl, mix another 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce with ½ cup water. Pour evenly over the ground beef layer.
9. Arrange 4 slices bacon, cut in half, on top of the casserole.
10. Cover the casserole dish with foil.
11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.
12. Remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the bacon is crispy.
13. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.