CREOLE TOMATO CASSEROLE
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 cup chopped bell peppers
1 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
6 Creole tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried sweet basil
1 cup fine bread crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• In a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
• Add the onions, green onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic.
• Saute for about five minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
• Add the ground beef and cook, stirring often, until brown.
• Add the tomatoes, salt, cayenne, oregano and basil.
• Cook, uncovered, over medium-low fire, stirring occasionally, for one hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350º F.
• Pour the mixture into a baking dish.
• Sprinkle the top with the bread crumbs, then drizzle with the butter. Sprinkle the top with the cheese.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Makes 6 servings.
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