One-Pot Casserole

Name: One-Pot Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained; 2 medium potatoes, cooked and cubed; 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (8 ounces) mixed vegetables, drained; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste

One day when I wasn't the mood to cook, I threw some things together, put the casserole in a pan and baked it. To my surprise—and my family's delight—my experiment was a success!—Mary Alberts, Fremont, Nebraska

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
2 medium potatoes, cooked and cubed
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) mixed vegetables, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until heated through.

Liquid smoke adds a distinctive hickory-smoke barbecue flavor to foods. If you don't care for the taste, you can omit it in One-Pot Casserole without affecting the flavor.