Casserole, Vegetable Beef

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Ingredients

  • 3 medium potatoes, sliced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 celery ribs, sliced
  • 2 cups cut fresh or frozen cut green beans
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a 3-qt. casserole, layer half of the potatoes, carrots, celery, green beans and onion. Crumble half of the uncooked beef over vegetables. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each of thyme, salt and pepper. Repeat layers.
Top with tomatoes. Cover and bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake about 1 hour longer or until vegetables are tender and meat is no longer pink. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.