COMPANY CASSEROLE

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I first tried this casserole at a family dinner years ago. It's a great dish because it goes into the oven before guests arrive. Just before serving, make rice or noodles and toss a salad. --Barbara Treiuthick, Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 27m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup beef broth
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds lean ground beef
Hot cooked rice or noodles

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture; toss gently. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , Cover and bake at 350° for 2 hours or until hot and bubbly. Serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.