Vegetable Beef Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 medium unpeeled potatoes, sliced
3 carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, sliced
2 c. fresh or frozen green beans
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

In a 3-quart 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\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350\u00b0.
Bake about 1 hour longer or until vegetables are tender and meat is done.
Sprinkle with cheese, cover and let stand until cheese is melted.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings.