16th Street Stew

This is from my Grandma Ella. I have no idea how it got that name.

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
3/4 C. diced bacon
2 large onions, diced
1 1/2 t. prepared mustard
1 1/2 T. vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
9 potatoes, diced
3 C. boiling water
1 can peas
1 C. carrots

Sear meat with bacon and onion. Add mustard, pepper and vinegar. Add potatoes, peas and carrots. Add salt and water, then cover and simmer 1 hour.

From the kitchen of Ella Meyer

Flossie’s Hotdish (1950’s)

This recipe is from my aunt Jinny. She first tried it at a bridal shower in the 1950’s.

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 (8 oz.)cans tomato sauce
1 pkg. wide egg noodles, cooked, rinsed in cold water and drained.
Mix together:
1 C. creamed cottage cheese with chives
1 sm. pkg. Philadelphia cream cheese
3/4 C. sour cream
1/4 C. diced green pepper
1/4 C. diced onion

Brown ground beef. Season with salt and pepper and 1 clove of garlic. Add tomato sauce. Mix together cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream green peppers and onion. Put noodles in bottom of buttered baking dish. Pour on cheese mixture. Over cheese mixture pour on meat mixture. Bake for 1 hour at 325 degrees.

From the kitchen of Virginia Twite

Corned Beef Hotdish II (1963)

1 pkg. (7-8 oz.) elbow macaroni, cooked according to directions
1 can corned beef
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 sm. pkg. Velveeta cheese (cheese may be slivered and stirred into soup)

Mix well. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Ground Beef–Grand Style (1963)

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 C. chopped onion
1 pkg. Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 can cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
1/4 C. milk
1 t. salt
1/4 C. catsup
1/3 C. sliced stuffed olives

Brown beef and onions, drain. Combine softened cream cheese, soup and milk. Add salt, catsup, olives and cooked beef. Pour into 2 quart casserole. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Top with baking powder biscuits. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 or 20 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown. Makes 5 or 6 servings.

Egg Roll Hotdish (1968)

1 head chopped cabbage
4 stalks diced celery
1 diced onion
1/4 diced green pepper
2 lb. hamburger
4 T. soy sauce
1 1/2 C. water
salt and pepper to taste

Brown hamburger. Fry vegetables in a little butter. Mix together, add seasonings and heat through.

Gridiron Casserole (1968)

This is another recipe from my grandma.  I’m not sure why it was given that name.

4 T. butter
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 Lb. ground beef
1 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
1 can tomato soup
1 pkg. noodles (6 oz.)
1 medium can whole kernel corn
1 C. grated cheese

Melt butter in skillet.  Add onion and brown slightly.  Add ground beef and brown.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Add tomato soup and some water.  Cook noodles in boiling salted water, until tender.  Drain, and add to meat mixture.  Add corn pour into greased casserole and sprinkle grated cheese on top.  Bake at 370 degrees for 20 minutes.

From the kitchen of Ella Meyer