Tomato and Beef Casserole
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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 cup water
- [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.
If like tomatoes, add a layer of 2 medium tomatoes, sliced, on top of the potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: [1/6] of casserole Calories: 376 Fat: 16g Saturated fat: 4g Carbohydrates: 39g Sodium: 1,057mg Fiber: 4g Protein: 18g Cholesterol: 44mg
I made this for my husband, he said 2 tsp of salt was too much salt. He told me it was edible. .I was disappointed. Next time, I lwil cut the salt by half.