Vegetable Beef Casserole

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours + standing

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jan. 08, 2024
This easy one-dish recipe has been a family favorite ever since my husband's aunt handed it down to me decades ago. Try using whatever vegetables you have on hand. A simple salad goes nicely with this entree. —Evangeline Rew, Manassas, Virginia
Vegetable Beef Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 326 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 23g protein.