CRACKED WHEAT CASSEROLE

Recipe submitted by Juanita Smith

Makes 6 servings

1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. beef bouillon
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked cracked wheat
1 cup chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
Mashed potatoes to cover casserole (may use prepared potato pearls)

Brown ground beef  with onion and garlic until pink color has gone from the meat. Drain. Combine with rest of ingredients; cover with mashed potatoes.

Bake in tightly covered 1 1/2 quart casserole for 45 minutes or until the cracked wheat is tender and water has been absorbed.