Hearty Beef and Potato Casserole: Easy and Delicious One Pan Meal!

I came up with this version of a beefy potato and tomato casserole that does not use any cream of soups. It is a simple recipe to make and the best part is you can use one pan for it all. You will need the following ingredients:

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Recipe:

1 pound of ground chuck

1 pint of tomatoes

5 - 6 medium potatoes, sliced thin

1 16 oz can of diced tomatoes in juice

1/2 of an onion, sliced thin

2 carrots, sliced thinly

1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese, I used 1/2 cup of cheddar and 1 cup of monterery jack cheese

salt and pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Note: I use a cast iron large skillet with a lid to bake this in but you could put this in a casserole dish and cover with foil.

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Preheat a large skillet to medium high heat and add the ground chuck. Season this with salt and pepper and cook unitl cooked through. Turn off the heat and remove the meat to a plate or bowl and wipe the grease out of the skillet with a paper towel.

Layer the potatoes into the bottom of the skillet in a level layer and season with salt and pepper.

Add the carrots.

Next add the sliced onions.

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Evenly sprinkle the ground chuck over the skillet.

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Pour the diced tomatoes, juice and all, over the top of this. Tip: If you want this to be more saucy then add another pint of diced tomatoes.

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Sprinkle the cheese and then cover this and bake it for 30 - 45 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through. Cook time will vary according to the thickness of the vegetables and the pan you are using. I remove the lid on the last 5 minutes and turn the oven to broil to brown the cheese.

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Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 - 10 minutes. Enjoy!

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Note: You could do this meal without the cheese if you do not care for it and you can add different vegetables like peppers, zuchinni, and/or mushrooms.

I like to serve this just as it is as it has the protein and the vegetables. It is a really hearty meal.