Recipes – Hamburger Casserole & Italian Beef

I was asked to share a few recipes, so I thought this was the best way. These were both given to us after we had a baby many years ago & became favorites! They are both quick & easy! 😊

Hamburger Casserole

(from Levon Kline)

Serves 6-8

1 1/2 lb hamburger

1 C chopped onion

1 C chopped celery

Brown above in skillet & drain off fat.

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1/4 C soy sauce

1 C cooked rice

Mix together and add to hamburger.

Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

Italian Beef – slow cooker recipe (**instant pot instructions listed below**)

3 C water

3 beef bouillon cubes

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper (optional, we don’t add it because most of the family doesn’t care for spicy)

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp basil

1 tsp onion salt

1 tsp dried parsley

1 tsp garlic powder

1 (.7 oz) pkg Italian style dressing mix (this is optional – If I don’t have any on hand, I’ll just double the spices listed above & I haven’t noticed a difference)

1 5-lb rump roast (I have also used chuck roast, either work fine)

Cover & cook on low for 10-12 hours or High for 4-5 hours. Shred meat with a fork, then serve as desired (we like it on Kaiser or Deli rolls, topped with giardiniera for those who care for that, and mozzarella cheese.)

**Can do in the instant pot at high pressure for 60 minutes instead, or longer if frozen (about 90 min)**