"This recipe was on a can of Hunts
brand tomato sauce in the late 60's. I have made it several times
over the years and have given the recipe to a lot of people who
really love it." - Submitted by Jeanette Bowers of Howe,
Indiana USA.
Hamburger Casserole
2 pounds ground chuck, cooked and drained
2 pounds potatoes (about 4 large), cooked, drained and mashed
with 1/4 cup margarine or butter
2 (15-ounce) cans or 1 (28-ounce) can tomato sauce - divided
use
1 (15-ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (15-ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (15-ounce) can carrots, drained
Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large casserole dish, place the cooked
and drained ground beef in the bottom of dish. Add 1/3 of the
tomato sauce and mix well.
- Place all 3 cans of drained vegetables
on top of the meat mixture. Pour 1/3 of the tomato sauce on top
of the vegetables. Salt and pepper to taste.
- With a large spoon, place the mashed potatoes
all around the top of the vegetables, leaving the center open.
Pour the remaining 1/3 of tomato sauce on top of the mashed potatoes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes
or until the center is bubbly.
Makes 6 servings.
