Crock Pot Seven Layer Casserole

Transform dinnertime into an effortless masterpiece with this Crock Pot Seven Layer Casserole, a hearty, family-friendly meal packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfectly seasoned layers of lean ground beef, tender rice, vibrant green bell peppers, sweet onions, and green beans come together in a comforting tomato base, topped off with a melty layer of cheddar cheese. This one-pot wonder cooks low and slow in your trusty crock pot, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while saving you time in the kitchen. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this casserole requires just 15 minutes of prep and delivers six generous portions of pure comfort food bliss. Whether you're meal-prepping or serving straight from the pot, this easy layered casserole is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 white onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 1 cup frozen green beans
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Step 1

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the diced onion, green bell pepper, cooked ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.

Step 3

Grease the inside of a 6-quart crock pot lightly with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.

Step 4

Start layering the ingredients. Begin with the uncooked white rice as the first layer at the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 5

Add the ground beef and vegetable mixture as the second layer.

Step 6

Pour the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice) evenly over the ground beef to form the third layer.

Step 7

Spread the frozen green beans on top as the fourth layer.

Step 8

Gently pour the water and tomato sauce over the green beans to combine as the fifth layer. Do not stir.

Step 9

Add the shredded cheddar cheese on top as the sixth layer, but hold off on sprinkling until the casserole is nearly done (about the last 15-20 minutes of cooking).

Step 10

Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours or until the rice is tender and the layers are fully heated through.

Step 11

Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the casserole in the last 15-20 minutes of cooking to allow it to melt completely.

Step 12

Once cooked, use a spatula to scoop out portions of the casserole, keeping the layers intact. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2312.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2288.5

Total Fat 84.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 410.4mg	0%
Sodium 5368.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.4g	0%
Total Sugars 38.9g
Protein 147.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1175.4mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 3009.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.2%

Protein: 25.8%

Carbs: 41.0%