TAVA (FARMER'S VEGETABLE
CASSEROLE)
 
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 tsp. salt
2 c. canned tomatoes
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/8 tsp. ground pepper
1 lb. zucchini
1/2 lb. green beans
1/2 lb. okra, fresh or frozen
1/2 - 1 lb. eggplant
1-2 green peppers
3 tbsp. lemon juice

Brown beef and salt in a skillet. When completely brown, add tomatoes, water, allspice and pepper. Simmer together. After removing stems from okra, chop all vegetables into 1 inch cubes. Place vegetables and meat mixture alternately in a 3 quart casserole. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour. Add lemon juice and bake 45 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. 6-8 servings.

 

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