1 1/2 lb hamburger, browned.

add:

1 quart whole tomatoes
1 medium  chopped onion
1 can kidney beans
1 can corn
1 large can tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning

Put all in large pan and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring often.  It sticks easily.

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1 1/2 – 2 lb. stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 carrots, cut in slices
6 medium potatoes, cut up
4 stalks of celery, cut up
1 T sugar
1 1/2 T salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 can tomato soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cans water
2 medium onions, chopped

Put in 4-quart casserole dish or roaster. Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.

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1 lb. hamburger
1  medium onion, chopped
1 can tomato soup
1 can corn, undrained
1 can pinto beans in chili sauce
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 cup water
Crushed tortilla chips and shredded jack cheese

In large pan cook beef and onion, drain fat. Stir in everything but chips and cheese.  Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes.  Serve with chips and cheese.

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1 to 1 1/2 lb hamburger
2 cups cubed potatoes
3 medium carrots, diced
2 T minced parsley
3/4 cup celery, diced
1 tsp sugar
2 cups canned tomatoes
2 medium onions, chopped
1 large bay leaf, crushed
1 small garlic button, chopped
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 quart water
3 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup raw rice or barley
1/8 tsp pepper

Brown hamburger. Add remaining ingredients in large kettle, including water, and bring to a boil. Simmer several hours with lid on. Serves 6-8.

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1/2 lb ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onions
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup diced celery
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
4 T butter or margarine, divided
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups diced peeled potatoes (1 3/4 lbs)
1/4 cup flour
1/2 lb processed American cheese, cubed
1 1/2 cup milk
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup sour cream

In a 3-quart saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside. In the same pan, saute’ onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 T butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.  Add broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt the remaining butte.r Add flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts (do not boil). Remove form heat; blend in sour cream.

Yields 8 servings (2 1/4 quarts)

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2 lbs ground beef
2 cans (regular) chili beans
2 cans stewed tomatoes, chopped up
1 onion, diced
1 large can (quart) tomato juice
1 T chili powder (to taste)

Brown the meat and drain. Chop the onions and tomatoes. Mix all ingredients. If in a hurry, cook on stove until boiling and heated through. Best if cooked in the crock pot for 4-6 hours. Freezes well.

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Fry 1 1/2 lb. of extra lean hamburger with onion. Drain grease and add 2 cans (16 oz size) tomato sauce with seasoning mix.  As this mixture simmers for about 45 minutes, begin to prepare your salad.

Shred heat of lettuce into small pieces. To that add small pieces of chopped celery and green pepper. Toss in a 4 1/2 oz jar of sliced mushrooms and 1 small can of chopped ripe olives. Next, crush 1 package of taco chips with a rolling pin, then add to the salad. Toss well.

Place salad on individual plates and spoon a heaping size of the hot hamburger mixture over the salad. Sprinkle with grated American cheese.

Truly a delightful meal, as you will know by the compliments you will receive. 

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1 lb. ground meat
2 T chili powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
garlic salt
3 tomatoes
5 green onions
1/4 head lettuce
1 package Fritos
grated cheese

Brown meat, adding small amount of water. To this, add chili powder, pepper, salt and sprinkle liberally with garlic salt. Let moisture simmer out of meat. Keep meat warm until ready to serve.

In large bowl, cut up tomatoes, onions and lettuce (use more lettuce if desired).  Combine two mixtures just before serving and add Fritos. Top with lots of grated cheese.

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1 can kidney beans-drained
1 can butter beans-drained
1 can pork ‘n beans
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
2 T vinegar

Brown onion, 1/2 lb bacon and 1 lb hamburger. Add all ingredients and bake for 1 hour

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Brown 2 pounds hamburger and chopped onion. Season with taco seasoning.  Put hamburger and one package of crushed tortilla chips.  Add 1 can (#10) chili beans. Put small jar of salsa in.  Add 1 can enchilada sauce and one can each of cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soups. Grate two cups or so of cheese; stir all this in large bowl.

Put in crock pot or bake in oven.

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