If you’re a fan of seven-layer dips and burrito bowls, you’re going to love this easy and delicious casserole from The Pioneer Woman (a.k.a. Ree Drummond). Just like the famous party dip, this casserole is layered with tons of Mexican-inspired flavor, and because you use a bunch of store-bought ingredients to build it, the casserole comes together in just a few minutes.
Drummond shared this casserole in an episode of Food Network’s The Pioneer Woman, where she made “ranch dinners” for the cowboys who work on her family’s land. And this Seven-Layer Casserole is a favorite because it’s so filling and flavorful — plus, it’s simple for Drummond to pull together.
“It is filled with so many great basic ingredients, real easy to make, and it’s got beef in it, which, in terms of ranch dinners, makes it a no-brainer,” she said in a clip from the episode.
The casserole starts with microwaveable pouches of long-grain rice. These pouches are pre-cooked, and because you’re adding the rice to a casserole, you don’t even have to microwave them. Just pour the rice right into the bottom of the casserole pan, and continue building your layers (most of which come straight from a can!).
Next comes a can of ranch-style beans, frozen fire-roasted corn, a can of tomatoes and green chilis, sauteed ground beef, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Into the oven the entire casserole dish goes until everything is “brown, bubbly, and cheesey.” Then, you can top the casserole with diced fresh tomatoes, avocado, Cotija cheese, and cilantro, and finally, it’s ready to serve!
This Seven-Layer Casserole is such a fun meal to throw together at the end of a hectic day, or you can prepare it ahead of time to put into the oven as soon as you get home. It’s so much better than a burrito bowl from your favorite fast-casual restaurant. Grab the full recipe here to give it a go!
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