86-Lancast«r Farming, Saturday, February 22,1986 Borne On The Range Make the most of food budget with hamburger When the budget is tight, many cooks turn to hamburger. And, while serving meals made with hamburger is certainly a good way to stretch the food budget, this very versatile meat can stand alone when it comes to taste. The recipes blow are an in dication of just how many ways you can use hamburger. Try a few of them out on your family soon! POOR MAN’S STEAK 2 pounds hamburger 1 cup cracker crumbs 1 cup milk 1 onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt Vi teaspoon pepper Mix all ingredients together and press on cookie sheets Vi-inch thick. Chill several hours. Cut into 4-inch squares, roll in flour and fry until brown on both sides. Put pieces in roast pan or 9x13-inch pan. Cover with 1 can cream of mushroom soup and 1 can water, mixed. Bake at 400°F. for IVi hours. Nancy Kramer Newmans town STUFFED BURGERS 1 pound hamburger 1 cup bread crumbs legg 1 can cream of celery soup, un diluted Vz cup cooked rice Vz cup chopped onion V« cup milk In bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs and egg and cup undiluted soup. Shape into 8 thin patties; set aside. Mix rice, onion and V« cup un diluted soup. Divide rice mixture evenly over 4 patties. Top each, patty with another patty. Pinch and seal edges. Panfry until brown on both sides, turning carefully. Add remaining soup and cook 15 minutes. Nancy Kramer Newmanstown QUICK PIZZA BURGERS 1 pound hamburger 1 medium onion 3 ounces pepperoni, more if desired 18-ounce can pizza sauce 1 6-ounce package mozzarella cheese Brown hamburger, onion and pepperoni in skillet. Drain, add one can pizza sauce. Mix well and simmer 10 minutes. Spoon onto hoagie rolls. Place cheese on top. Broil until brown. Alda Barger Warriors Mark If you have recipes for the topics listed below, please share them with us. We welcome your recipes, but ask that you include accurate measurements, a complete list of ingredients and clear instructions with each recipe you submit Send your recipes to Sue Keene Lancaster Farming, P 0 Box 366, Lititz, PA 17543 March 15 HAMBURGER PATTIES 1 pound ground beef 1 egg, beaten Vi cup com flakes, bread crumbs or oatmeal 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce % teaspoon chopped onion Va teaspoon salt Pepper Mix all ingredients together and form into patties. Pour can of mushroom soup over patties and simmer for 45 minutes. VEGETABLE SOUP 2 pounds ground beef (browned and drained) 3 to 4 pound soup bone 2 quarts cold water 1 medium onion Little salt IV2 cups chopped cabbage 1 cup potatoes, diced 1 cup carrots, sliced 2 cups tomatoes 2 cups green beans 1 cup celery, chopped Parsley Vi cup rice or noodles Brown ground beef, drain and set aside. Place soup bone in 2Vi quart saucepan of water. Add onion, cover. Cook slowly for 2 hours or until soup bone is done. Add vegetables and rice or noodles and ground beef. Continue cooking for Vi hour or until noodles or rice are done. GRILLED ONION-BEEF BURGERS 6 thick slices onion 6 beef patties (IM> pounds ground beef) Vs cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons catsup 1 tablespoon lemon juice teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, minced V* teaspoon Worcestershire sauce V« teaspoon dry mustard 6 hamburger buns, toasted Place onion slices and beef patties in shallow glass dish. Combine oil, catsup, lemon juice and seasonings. Pour over onion slices and beef patties. Marinate 1 hour or more. Grill or broil onion slices and beef patties about 2 minutes per side to desired doneness, brushing occasionally with marinade. Serve grilled onion slices and beef patties in toasted hamburger buns or, if desired, on toasted French bread. Recipe Topics One-pot Meals Chicken Recipes St Patrick’s Day Treats Sally Sauder New Holland Grilled Onion-Beef Burgers are marinated in a sprightly oil-catsup-lemon mixture well laced with garlic, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. HEARTY HAMBURGER SOUP 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup carrots, sliced Vz cup green pepper, optional 1 pound hamburger 2 cups tomato juice 1 cup potatoes, diced IVi teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 4 cups milk Vs cup flour Betty Biehl Mertztown 3 tablespoons brown sugar Melt butter in saucepan. Add onions, carrots and green pepper. Cook until onion is tender, but not brown. Add hamburger and cook until meat is crumbly. Stir in tomato juice, potatoes and seasonings. Cover and cook over low heat until vegetables are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Combine flour with 1 cup of milk, stir into soup mixture. Add remaining milk and heat. Do not allow to boil. Note: I use less milk. Mrs. Lewis Martin Newville SEVEN LAYER CASSEROLE Preheat oven to 350*F. Place the following ingredients in layers in a 2-quart baking dish with tight fitting coven 1 cup uncooked rice 1 cup canned whole kernel corn, drained Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour over 1 can tomato sauce and Vz can water; Add Vz cup each, finely chopped onion and green pepper; Add 1 pound uncooked ground beef; Sprinkle with salt and pepper and pour on top second can of tomato sauce and V« can water. Cover meat with 4 strips bacon, cut in half Cover dish and bake at 350°F. for 1 hour. Uncover and bake about 30 minutes longer, until bacon is crisped. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Mary E. Muiray Jarrettsville, Md. AMERICAN CHOP SUEY 1 pound ground beef 2 10%-ounce cans double strength bouillon soup 2 lOVfe-ounce cans water 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 to 3 tablespoons brown sauce 3 cups cooked rice Salt and pepper to taste Brown ground beef, drain off excess grease. Add soup, water, celery and onions. Simmer until celery is tender. Add remaining ingredients and heat thoroughly. If too thick, add more water or bouillon soup. Delicious served with crackers or bread. Freezes well. I often make a double batch and freeze one for later. Norma R. Snook Jersey Shore BEEF VOLCANOS 1 Mi pounds ground beef 2 eggs % cup tomato juice \Vz cups quick oats V« cup onion, chopped V« teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce If the winter doldrums are setting in and cabin fever has struck your household, cheer up your family with a steaming bowl of chili. Made with versatile hamburger, this quick dish is a winter favorite in nearly every home. 1 medium onion, chopped 1 greenpepper, chopped 1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 clove garlic, chopped fine Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon sugar 1 pinch oregano 2 small cans tomato sauce with onions 1 can water 1 medium can red kidney beans Saute onion, green pepper and meat until onions are clear and meat is browned. Drain meat. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for a half hour or until hot. IMt teaspoons salt V* teaspoon pepper 1 cup tomato juice 101-inch-square cheese pieces Mix first 9 ingredients and shape into balls. Press cheese squares into center. Place in greased casserole and pour 1 cup tomato juice over top. Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 350°F. HAMBURGER RICE CASSEROLE 2 cups cooked rice pounds hamburger x k cup chopped celery 1 small onion l/ 2 teaspoon salt IV2 cups tomato juice Alternate hamburger and rice in casserole, having rice on top. Pour tomato juice over mixture and bake at 325°F. until meat is thoroughly cooked, about 1 hour. Serves 4. Featured Recipe Chili Con Came Mrs. Lewis Martin Newvllle Mrs. Carl S. Bacon Felton (Turn to Page B 8)
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