Recipe(tried): Albanian Beef and Vegetable Casserole

ALBANIAN BEEF AND VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
"Gjelle me Zarzavata"

1/4 cup olive oil
2 pounds top round of beef, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 carrots, grated
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onions
1 green pepper, cut julienne
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken broth

Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a skillet and brown the meat on all sides.

Arrange the potatoes in a greased casserole. Spread the meat over them. Mix together the tomatoes, carrots, celery, onions, green pepper, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper and spread over the meat. Add the broth. Cover and bake in a 375 degrees F. oven 45 minutes. Pour the remaining oil over the top and bake uncovered 20 minutes longer. Serves 7-8.