The Five-Layer Dolly Parton Dinner
Dolly Parton’s Five-Layer Dinner – A Timeless Comfort Classic
This cozy, old-fashioned casserole—often linked to Dolly Parton—features layers of seasoned meat and wholesome vegetables that bake together into a warm, flavorful meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ground Beef | 1 pound |
| Potatoes, thinly sliced | 4 large |
| Carrots, peeled and sliced | 4 |
| Onion, thinly sliced | 1 |
| Green Beans, trimmed | 1 cup |
| Salt | To taste |
| Black Pepper | To taste |
| Beef Broth | ½ cup |
| Butter, melted | 2 tbsp |
| Dried Thyme | 1 tsp |
| Paprika | 1 tsp |
| Fresh Parsley, for garnish | As needed |
Instructions
1. Brown the Beef:
Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no pink remains. Season with salt and pepper, then drain off any extra grease.
2. Start the Layers – Potatoes:
Spread the sliced potatoes across the bottom of a baking dish to form the base.
3. Add the Carrots:
Layer the carrot slices over the potatoes.
4. Add the Onions:
Arrange the thin onion slices on top as the third layer.
5. Add the Green Beans:
Scatter the trimmed green beans evenly to create the fourth layer.
6. Finish with the Beef:
Distribute the cooked ground beef across the top as the final layer.
7. Season the Casserole:
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the thyme and paprika. Drizzle this mixture across the entire dish.
8. Add Broth:
Pour the beef broth around the edges to help keep the casserole moist while it bakes.
9. Bake:
Cover the dish with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft and the top turns lightly golden.
10. Garnish:
Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving.
