LAYERED BEEF CASSEROLE

Layered Beef Casserole image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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. , 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., 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 : Calories 341 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.