7 Layer Casserole

This is a hand me down recipe, from where I don't know, but it is among many in my family recipe box. I like this as do my sons, but DH is not used to casseroles so he won't try it. Oh well all the more for us.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 10  medium  sliced potatoes
• 4  carrots, sliced
• 4  stalks celery, chopped
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced mushrooms
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can  diced stewed tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup  cracker crumbs or 1⁄2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 8  ounces  raw ground beef
•  salt
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven 350°F.
2. Layer potatoes, carrots, onions, mushrooms, celery, tomatoes (drain and save juice) and ground beef in a baking dish.
3. Pour juice and water over mixture.
4. Salt & pepper to taste.
5. Sprinkle crackers or Panko bread crumbs over top.
6. Bake covered in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 2 hours.
7. Uncover the last half hour to brown.