Seven Layer Beef Casserole

Seven Layer Beef Casserole
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A Little Personal History:

A great recipe when friends are visiting. What’s great is preparation can all be done hours or even days in advance till ready to heat and serve.

Description:

Categories: Meat, Vegetables
Servings: 6
Time: – Preparation: 30 minutes
– Cooking: 2 hours
Equipment: Measuring cups, 3 medium bowls, 4 small bowls, cutting board and knifes, 9×9 baking dish, spatula
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

  • 10 oz. Tomato Soup
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 Tbs Cajun Blast Seasoning
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 cups raw potatoes, diced
  • ½ cup raw rice
  • 1 cup raw carrots, diced
  • ½ cup raw onion, dice
  • 1 pounds ground beef

Procedure:

  1. Mix soup, water and Cajun Blast seasoning in medium bowl, set aside.
  2. Shred cheese, set aside in small bowl.
  3. On cutting board, dice vegetables, set each aside in small/medium bowls. Measure rice and set aside in small bowl.
  4. Break up ground beef in medium bowl and set aside.
  5. Spread layers of raw vegetables and rice in baking dish in the order listed above and crumble raw hamburger on the top. Use spatula to level and smooth out each layer.
  6. Evenly pour soup/water/seasoning mixture over everything, smoothing out with spatula as needed.
  7. Bake 1 ¾ hours at 350° F.
  8. Remove from oven, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and return to oven for another 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.

Advanced Preparation:

  • Steps 1-5 can be done in advance, covered and refrigerated till ready to bake.

Tips, Notes, and Variations:

  • If you double the recipe, use a tall 9″ x 13″ baking dish and bake it a little longer.