Step 1

In a skillet, fry the ground beef with a dash of salt and pepper until cooked all the way through. Drain and discard the grease. Set the beef aside.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a large, deep casserole dish with the olive oil. (The oval baking dish you see in the photographs is 9.5 x 14.5")

Step 3

Place all of the ingredients (except the cheese) into a large mixing bowl. Toss well to combine.

Step 4

Transfer to prepared casserole dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 90 minutes.

Step 5

Remove casserole from oven and remove the foil. Top the casserole with the shredded cheese and return to oven (uncovered) for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 6

Remove from oven. Allow casserole to rest for 3-5 minutes. Plate and enjoy!