Depression Casserole

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Depression Casserole with Ground Round and Potatoes
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hr 10 min

Ready In

1 hr 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

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 cans chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 stalk celery , diced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
328
Sugar
5g
Fat
16g
Depression Casserole is a classic comfort food dish that has been around for generations. It's called 'Depression' casserole because it was often made during the Depression era when times were tough and people needed to stretch their food budgets. The dish typically consists of ground meat, vegetables, and some type of starch, and it is cooked in a casserole dish in the oven.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.Brown the ground round in a skillet over medium heat.
3.Layer the soaked rice, carrots, onions, and potatoes in an oven-safe casserole dish.
4.Spread the browned ground round over the top of the vegetables.
5.Pour the canned chopped tomatoes over the ground round.
6.Season with salt and paprika.
7.Sprinkle the diced celery over the top.
8.Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
9.Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is browned and the vegetables are tender.

PROS

Depression Casserole is a comforting and hearty one-dish meal that is easy to make.

It’s also a budget-friendly meal that can be made with ingredients that you likely already have on hand.

The dish is high in protein and fiber, which can help keep you feeling full and satisfied.

CONS

This is not a low-calorie dish, as it contains ground round and potatoes.

It is also high in sodium due to the canned tomatoes.

Some may find the texture of the vegetables to be mushy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Depression Casserole may not be the healthiest meal, it does contain several nutrients.
Ground round is a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12.
Carrots are high in vitamin A and fiber.
Potatoes are a good source of vitamin C and potassium.
Celery is low in calories and high in fiber.

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