Seven Layer Casserole

A hearty slow-cooker casserole of ground beef, rice, corn, and bell pepper in seasoned tomato sauce — all layered and cooked low and slow.

AmericanBeefIntermediate360 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 0.5 lb ground beef, browned and drained
  • 2 tbsp bacon bits
  • 1 whole small onion, chopped
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.7 cup long grain rice
  • 8 oz whole kernel corn, drained
  • 0.5 cup chopped green bell pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place browned beef in bottom of crockpot. Top with bacon bits and onion.

  2. 2

    Combine tomato sauce, water, chili powder, salt and pepper. Pour half over the ingredients in the crockpot.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle rice over top. Add corn and green pepper.

  4. 4

    Pour remaining tomato mixture over top.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until rice is done.

Tags

crockpotcasserolericeground beefslow cookeramerican