Vegetable Beef Casserole

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 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In a 3-qt. casserole, layer half the potatoes, carrots, celery, green beans and onion.
2. Crumble half the uncooked beef over vegetables.
3. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon each thyme, salt and pepper. Repeat layers, then top with tomatoes.
4. Cover and bake at 400° for 15 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to 350° and bake about 1 hour longer or until vegetables are tender and meat is no longer pink.
6. Sprinkle with cheese, cover, and let stand until cheese is melted.