Chop Suey Casserole

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 can of water
• 3/4 cup rice
• 1 can sliced water chestnuts
• 3 Tbs soy sauce
• 3 Tbs butter

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook ground beef until no longer pink, drain fat.
2. Bring back to pan and add onion, sautee for a few minutes. Add remaining ingredients and stir.
3. Place in large 13 x 9 pan, or large coringware dish. Cover and cook for 45 minutes

*I sometimes have to add 1/2 cup of water at the end, stir and cook an addition 15-20 minutes to make sure rice is cooked and not hard. I also like to eat mine with some hot sauce.

Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 Tbs rice
• 1 can tomato soup
• 3 cups chopped cabbage
• Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Brown ground beef with onion, salt and pepper. Stir frequently and drain grease. Add rice, soup and 1 soup can of water. Simmer for 10 minutes
2. Place cabbage in 2 quart greased casserole dish. Cover with meat mixture.
3. Bake at 325° for 1.5 hours.

* I add sour kraut on the bottom and on the top layer to make it a bit more sour. I also top it off with some sliced smoked sausage. You can add some on the bottom as well, for a smokey flavor. I also suggest adding some salt and pepper or even some chicken broth to kick it up a notch.