Dolly Parton's 5-Ingredient Casserole
Welcome to a comforting culinary delight: Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole! This recipe merges simplicity with rich, hearty flavors, bringing joy to your kitchen without the complexity of numerous ingredients.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (85-90%)
- 3 large russet potatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 2 large sweet onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 can diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
- 2 medium green bell peppers, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon diced butter (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- pepperoncini (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper if desired.
- Layer the potatoes at the bottom of the baking dish, season with salt and pepper, and dot with butter if using.
- Add the cooked ground beef, followed by sliced onions, diced tomatoes, and bell peppers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 2 hours until the casserole is tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey. To save time, pre-cook potatoes in the microwave for a few minutes before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Fat: 18g