Ingredients:
3 medium potatoes, unpeeled and sliced
3 medium carrots, sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
2 cups fresh or frozen green beans
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 medium tomatoes; peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz)
In a 3-quart casserole dish layer half of the potatoes, carrots, celery, green beans, and onion. Crumble half of the uncooked beef over vegetables. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon each of thyme, salt, and pepper. Repeat layers. Top with tomatoes. Cover and bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Bake for approximately 1 hour or until vegetables are tender and meat is no longer pink. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand until cheese is melted.
Yield: 6-8 servings
