Croatian Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. oil
1 1/2 lb. beef round, cubed
3 onions
3 tomatoes
1 green pepper
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. sliced celery
2 c. cubed eggplant
3 zucchini, sliced

Preparation

Heat oil; add beef and brown on all sides.
Pour off fat and turn beef and drippings into large casserole.
Peel onions and quarter; slice tomatoes and green pepper and add to meat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Add celery, eggplant and zucchini.
Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
Cover and bake for 45 minutes longer. Makes 6 generous servings.
Serve over rice, noodles, etc.