"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.
