Depression Casserole

Irish Rose's Note:

I can remember my mother making this and how much I enjoyed it.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb ground round (hamburger)
• 1/4 cup rice, well soaked
• 2 carrots, cut in narrow strips
• 2 onions, sliced thin and separated into rings
• 4 -5 medium potatoes, sliced paper thin
• 2 (16 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 stalk celery, diced

Directions:

1. Crumble raw meat into bottom of casserole. Add rice, carrots, onions, potatoes, celery and seasonings. Mix well. Dot with butter. Pour in tomatoes. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 1 hours.