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Shipwreck Casserole

We love a good casserole here on Turnips 2 Tangerines!
Course Casserole, Main Dish
Cuisine All-American
Keyword carrots, celery, ground beef, kidney beans, onions, potatoes, rice, tomato juice
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 4 large baking potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup celery, diced
  • 2 cups cooked wild rice, wild rice melody, or white rice
  • 2 11.5 oz cans tomato juice
  • 1 15.5 oz can white or red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° Lightly oil a 13 x 9 inch baking dish; set aside.
  • Brown ground beef and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Drain; set aside.
  • Layer casserole dish with onions on the bottom, then potatoes, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, top with carrots and celery, sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper, top with cooked wild rice melody, then top with ground beef. Pour tomato juice evenly over the top. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Remove cover, sprinkle cheese on top. Return to oven.
  • Bake until cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes.