Description

Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole is a no-fuss, hearty meal made with ground beef, potatoes, peppers, onions, and juicy tomatoes—all baked together in one comforting dish. This budget-friendly, family-style casserole is full of old-fashioned charm and big on flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (85% or 90%)
3 large russet potatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: shredded cheese or parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess grease and season with salt and pepper.
Layer half the potato slices on the bottom of the baking dish.
Top with half the beef, then sprinkle with half the chopped onion and bell pepper.
Repeat layers with remaining potatoes, beef, onion, and pepper.
Pour diced tomatoes (with juice) evenly over the top.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour, or until potatoes are tender.
Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes to reduce excess moisture or add shredded cheese on top and bake until melted.
Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

For a Tex-Mex twist, add taco seasoning to the beef and a sprinkle of pepper jack cheese.
Use a mandoline slicer for evenly cut potatoes.
This casserole can be assembled ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake.