This casserole is full of happy flavors. Seasoned beef is baked and topped with potato slices and a seasoned tomato sauce. It gives you protein, potassium, and carotenoids, all in one dish.
Recipe type: Beef and Lamb Dinners
Serves: 1 (8x8-inch)
Ingredients
[1/2] medium yellow onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
2 tsp.salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
8 small red potatoes, washed and scrubbed
3 TB. extra-virgin olive oil
1 (16-oz.) can plain tomato sauce
1 cupwater
[1/2] tsp.garlic powder
[1/2] tsp. dried oregano
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450ºF.
In a food processor fitted with a chopping blade, blend yellow onion for 30 seconds.
In a large bowl, combine onions, beef, 1 teaspoon salt, and [1/2] teaspoon black pepper.
Spread beef mixture in an even layer in the bottom of a deep, 8x8-inch casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
Slice red potatoes into [1/4]-inch slices, and place in a bowl. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over top, and toss to coat. Evenly spread out potatoes on a baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine tomato sauce, water, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, remaining [1/2] teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Cook for 10 minutes.
Remove casserole and potatoes from the oven, and using a spatula, spoon potatoes over beef. Pour tomato sauce over beef and potatoes, and bake for 15 minutes.
Serve warm with brown rice.
Notes
Tasty Tip If like tomatoes, add a layer of 2 medium tomatoes, sliced, on top of the potatoes.