Crock Pot Seven Layer Casserole ๐ฅ
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the savory delight of Crock Pot Seven Layer Casserole! This hearty stew is a perfect blend of ground beef, bacon bits, veggies, and spices cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. It’s a wholesome meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 lb | Ground beef |
| 2 tbsp | Bacon bits |
| 1 | Onion |
| 15 oz | Tomato sauce |
| 4 cups | Water |
| 1/2 tsp | Chili powder |
| To taste | Salt and pepper |
| 2/3 cup | Long grain rice |
| 8 oz | Whole kernel corn |
| 4 | Green bell peppers |
Instructions:
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Layering: Begin by placing the ground beef in the bottom of your crock pot, ensuring it forms an even layer.
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Adding Flavor: Sprinkle the bacon bits and diced onion over the ground beef, distributing them evenly across the surface.
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Sauce Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the tomato sauce, water, chili powder, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
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First Pour: Pour half of the tomato mixture over the layered ingredients in the crock pot, allowing it to seep through and enhance the flavors.
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Rice Layer: Sprinkle the long grain rice evenly over the top of the ingredients, creating a distinct layer that will absorb the delicious flavors as it cooks.
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Vegetable Addition: Add the whole kernel corn and sliced green bell peppers to the crock pot, distributing them evenly over the rice layer.
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Final Pour: Pour the remaining half of the tomato mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring all components are coated in the flavorful sauce.
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Cooking: Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and the rice to cook until tender.
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Serve: Once the cooking time is complete and the rice is done, serve the Crock Pot Seven Layer Casserole hot, garnishing with additional chopped green onions or fresh herbs if desired.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 330.6
- Fat Content: 9.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 38.6mg
- Sodium Content: 796.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 46.8g
- Fiber Content: 4g
- Sugar Content: 7.5g
- Protein Content: 16.1g
Keywords:
One Dish Meal, Lunch/Snacks, Pork, Grains, Fruit, Vegetable, Meat, Canadian, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive
Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a potluck gathering with friends, this Crock Pot Seven Layer Casserole is guaranteed to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. Enjoy the convenience of a slow cooker meal packed with layers of flavor and wholesome ingredients!
