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

Beef Stroganoff (1968)

This is another recipe from my Grandma Ella.

1 lb. round steak, cut into thin strips
1/2 C. chopped onion
1 can mushrooms
1 can tomato soup
1/2 C. water
1/2 C. sour cream

Dredge meat in flour and fry in butter.  Add onion, mushrooms, tomato soup and water and simmer until tender.  Just before serving add sour cream, heat and serve with wide egg noodles.

Hamburger Hot Dish (Chop Suey) 1968

This was my Grandma Ella’s recipe.

1 C. diced celery
1 C. diced onion
2 lb.s hamburger (browned)
1 can tomato soup
1 can mushroom soup
1 can chop suey vegetables (drained)
1 soup can of water
1 small can of mushrooms
2-3 T. soy sauce
2 1/2 C. chow mein noodles
cashew nuts

Saute celery and onions.  Brown hamburger, drain off fat.  Mix ingredients, adding chow mein noodles before placing in oven.  Sprinkle nuts on top.  Bake 45-60 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

From the kitchen of Ella Meyer