Layered Beef Casserole

  Dinner

With my busy days, I treasure meal-in-one recipes like this. Toss together a salad, and dinner is ready in no time.

Layered Beef Casserole

Average Rating: 3.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 2 hours + standing
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups sliced fresh carrots
  • 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded Velveeta

Instructions

  • 1. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer the potatoes, corn, green pepper, onion and carrots. Crumble beef over vegetables. Pour tomato sauce over top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Cover and bake at 350° for 2 hours or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • 3. Freeze option: Before baking, cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake as directed, increasing time as needed to reach 160°. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 341 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 526mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein.

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