Hamburger Casserole
1T oil
1c chopped onion
1 lb ground beef
1 package frozen green beans
3 cups frozen southern style hash browns
1 can zesty tomato soup (1/2 V8, 1/2 tomato soup)
1/2c water
1t dried basil leaves
3/4t salt
1/4t pepper
1/4c dry bread crumbs
Heat over to 350. Oil 11x7x2 casserole lightly.
Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion. Cook and stir until tender. Add meat. Cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Add beans. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until thawed. Add potatoes.
Combine tomato soup and water in small bowl. Stir until well blended. Stir into skillet. Stir in basil, pepper and salt. Spoon into baking dish. sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Do not overbake. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Simple Winter Meals February 25
