Ingredients

  • 2 whole Large Onions
  • 2 whole Large Potatoes, Peeled
  • 1 pound Extra Lean Ground Beef
  • 2 whole Large Carrots, Chopped
  • 1 cup Celery, Chopped
  • 1/2 cups Long Grain Rice
  • 10 ounces, fluid Can Of Tomato Soup
  • 10 ounces, fluid Can Boiling Water
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • Garlic Powder, To Taste
  • Italian Seasoning, to taste
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Grated
  • 3 whole Large Tomatoes, Sliced
  • Parsley, For Garnish

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Peel and thinly slice onion.
  • Cover the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish with the onion slices.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Slice peeled potatoes and place over onions then sprinkle wth salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pat ground beef over the potatoes and sprinkle with garlic powder.
  • Scatter carrots and celery over the top of that and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  • Sprinkle rice on next.
  • In a small bowl mix soup with the boiling water and pour evenly over the top of the casserole.
  • Salt and pepper to taste again.
  • Cover dish with a sheet of foil.
  • Bake it covered for 2 hours or until vegetable are tender.
  • In the last 10 minutes of baking uncover it and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  • Cook for the final 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Serve with a fresh tomato slice and parsley.