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Dolly Parton 5 Ingredient Casserole: The Ultimate Southern Comfort Dinner

This Dolly Parton 5 Ingredient Casserole features savory layers of browned beef, sliced potatoes, onions, and peas, all topped with a caramelized tomato soup glaze. A budget-friendly, one-pan Southern classic perfect for easy weeknight family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 412
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Ground Beef 907g, browned and drained
  • 2 lbs White Potatoes 907g, thinly sliced into rounds
  • 2 large Yellow Onions 500g, sliced into thin rings
  • 15 oz Canned Green Peas 425g, drained
  • 21.5 oz Condensed Tomato Soup Two 10.75oz/305g cans, undiluted
  • 1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper Plus salt to taste

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 Inch Glass Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Skillet For browning beef
  • 1 Mandoline or sharp knife For slicing potatoes

Method
 

Prep and Browning
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a skillet, brown the ground beef until crumbles form. Season with salt and pepper, then drain excess fat.
  2. Spread the browned beef evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
Building the Layers
  1. Layer the thinly sliced potatoes over the beef, followed by the yellow onion rings and the drained green peas.
  2. Pour the undiluted tomato soup over the top, spreading it to the edges. Sprinkle with more cracked black pepper.
Baking
  1. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 60 minutes.
  2. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the potatoes are tender.

Notes

Use a mandoline for perfectly thin potato slices to ensure even cooking.
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing to keep the layers intact.