Beefy Vegetable Bake Recipe

Ingredients for Beefy Vegetable Bake

• Potatoes
• Carrots
• Celery Ribs
• Fresh Green Beans
• Onion
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

How to Make Beefy Vegetable Bake

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together 1 tbsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Layer half of the chopped vegetables (see ingredients list for quantities) in a 3-quart casserole dish.
4. Crumble 1 lb of uncooked ground beef evenly over the vegetables.
5. Sprinkle half of the thyme mixture over the ground beef.
6. Repeat layers with the remaining vegetables, ground beef, and thyme mixture.
7. Top with 1 (28 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained.
8. Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
9. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. (Internal temperature of the beef should reach 160°F (71°C)).
10. If desired, sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top during the last 5-10 minutes of baking, allowing it to melt.