2 lb. ground beef
2 tbsp. shortening
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp. oil
4 c. sliced potatoes
1 (12 oz.) pkg. frozen green beans, thawed
1 (12 oz.) can sm. white onions
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2/3 c. bouillon
1/4 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. bread crumbs
3 tbsp. melted butter

Saute beef in shortening until browned and crumbling. Rub a 3 quart casserole with cut garlic clove and oil. Arrange in it a layer each of half the potatoes, meat, beans and all the onions. Finish with layers of remaining beans, meat and finally potatoes sprinkling salt, pepper and thyme on each layer.

Mix cornstarch to a thin paste with a little tomato sauce. Mix with remaining tomato sauce and bouillon. Pour over potatoes. Top with a mixture of grated cheese and bread crumbs. Drizzle butter over all. Bake uncovered in moderate oven (350 degrees) for 1 1/4 hours. Serves 6-8.