Vegetable Beef Casserole

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Layer Base: In a 3-qt casserole, layer ½ of the potatoes, carrots, celery, green beans, and onion.
2. Add Beef: Crumble ½ of the uncooked ground beef evenly over the vegetables.
3. Season: Sprinkle with ½ tsp each thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Repeat & Top: Repeat the layers with remaining vegetables, beef, and seasonings. Top with tomatoes.
5. Bake Hot: Cover and bake @400°F for 15 minutes.
6. Finish Cooking: Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and bake ~1 hour longer, until vegetables are tender and meat is no longer pink.
7. Add Cheese: Sprinkle with cheese, cover, and let stand until the cheese melts.

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