~ SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE ~

1 PACKAGE (16 OZ) ANGEL HAIR PASTA
1 1/2 POUNDS GROUND BEEF
1 JAR (26 OZ) SPAGHETTI SAUCE
2 CANS (8 OZ EACH) TOMATO SAUCE
1 CAN (10 3/4 OZ) CONDENSED CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP, UNDILUTED
1 CUP (8 OZ) SOUR CREAM
2 CUPS SHREDDED COLBY-MONTEREY JACK CHEESE

COOK PASTA ACCORDING TO PACKAGE DIRECTIONS. MEANWHILE IN A LARGE SKILLET, COOK BEEF OVER MEDIUM HEAT UNTIL NO LONGER PINK; DRAIN. STIR IN SPAGHETTI SUCE AND TOMATO SAUCE. REMOVE FROM HEAT.
DRAIN PASTA. COMBINE SOUP AND SOUR CREAM. IN TOW 8 INCH SQUARE BAKING DISHES LAYER HALF OF THE MEAT SAUCE, PASTA SOUP MIXTURE AND CHEESE. REPEAT LAYERS.
COVER AND FREEZE ONE CASSEROLE FOR UP TO 3 MONTHS. COVER AND BAKE THE REMAINING CASSEROLE AT 350 DEGREES FOR 55 - 65 MINUTES OR UNTIL CHEESE IS MELTED.
TO USE FROZEN CASSEROLE: THAW IN THE REFRIGERATOR OVERNIGHT. REMOVE FROM THE REFRIGERATOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE BAKING. BAKE AS DIRECTED.

~ BEEF-TOPPED BEAN ENCHILADAS ~

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 Medium onion
1 Jar (16 oz) Salsa
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1 can (16) oz refried beans
12 flour tortillas(8 inches), warmed
1 1/2 cups(6oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups(6oz) shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
2 cans (2 1/4 oz each) sliced ripe olives, drained, divided

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the salsa, tomato sauce, cumin and garlic salt(I also used taco seasoning to make the meat have more flavor); cook 3 minutes or until heated through.

Meanwhile, spread 2-3 tablespoons refried beans over each tortilla. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon of monterey jack cheese, and 1 tablespoom olives. Roll up.

Place seam side down in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and olives. Bake uncovered at 350 for 20 minutes or until heated through.

~ TATOR TOT CASSEROLE ~

1 POUND HAMBURGER
2 CUPS CHEDDAR CHEESE
1 CAN CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP
MILK
TATOR TOTS, FROZEN
SALT & PEPPER
BROWN MEAT; DRAIN, ADD MUSHROOM SOUP & 1 SOUP CAN OF MILK, SALT & PEPPER ~ MIX.
LAYER TATOR TOTS IN BOTTOM OF 9X13 GREASED BAKING DISH. PUT SOUT MIXTURE OVER AND TOP WITH REMAINING TATOR TOTS SPRINKLE WITH CHEESE.
BAKE AT 350 FOR 1 HOUR.

~ EASY PIZZA CASSEROLE ~
ALYCE SCHROEDER

1 POUND GROUND BEEF
1 SMALL ONION, CHOPPED
½ PACKAGE(16 OZ SIZE) UNCOOKED NOODLES
2 CUPS WATER
1 PACKAGE 3 OZ SLICED PEPPERONI, CHOPPED
1 CAN 4 OZ MUSHROOM PIECES, DRAINED
1 CUP MOZZARELLA CHEESE, SHREDDED
1 JAR PIZZA SAUCE
CRUMBLE BEEF IN 3 QT. DISH, ADD ONIONS. MICROWAVE UNCOVERED FOR 5-6 MINUTES.
STIR TO BREAK UP MEAT & DRAIN, MIX DRY NOODLES, PIZZA SAUCE, WATER, PEPPERONI & MUSHROOMS IN WITH THE MEAT MIXTURE. COVER & MICROWAVE FOR 18-20 MINUTES STIRRING ONCE.
SPRINKLE WITH CHEESE & MICROWAVE, UNCOVERD FOR 1-2 MINUTES.

~ FRENCH DIP ROAST ~
TRUDY READY

(IN SLOW COOKER OR DUTCH OVEN)
1 ROAST
2 CUPS OF WATER
½ CUP SOY SAUCE
1 TSP ROSEMARY
1 BAY LEAF
1 TSP THYME
1 TSP GARLIC SALT
SHAKE OF PEPPER
COOK ROAST UNTIL TENDER, SHRED ROAST FOR SANDWICHES AND SERVE ON A BUN.
POUR BROTH INTO INDIVIDUAL SAUCE BOWLS FOR DIPPING THE SANDWICH. THIS RECIPE IS ALSO GOOD FOR SERVING AS A MAIN DISH, WITH MASHED POTATOES OR RICE.

BIEROCKS

~ 60 MINUTE DOUGH FOR BIEROCKS ~

2 PACKAGES YEAST
½ CUP WARM WATER
¼ CUP SUGAR
1 CUP WARM MILK
¼ CUP SOFT BUTTER
1 TSP SALT
4 CUPS FLOUR
DISSOLVE YEAST IN WATER. SET IN WARM PLACE.
ADD WARM MILK, BUTTER AND SUGAR.
LET STAND 10 MINUTES WITH YEAST MIXTURE IN IT.
THEN ADD FLOUR AND SALT. PUT IN WARM PLACE FOR 50 MINUTES OR UNTIL DOUBLED.
DIVIDED DOUGH IN MEDIUM SIZED BALLS, PAT OUT, PLACE ABOUT 1/3 CUP OF MEAT MIXTURE, PINCH TOGHETER TO SEAL, PLACE ON COOKIE SHEET SEALED SIDE DOWN. LET RISE A SHORT TIME.
BAKE AT 350 FOR 20 MINTUES.

~ BIEROCK MEAT MIXTURE ~
2 POUNDS HAMBURGER
2 CUPS SHREDDED CABBAGE
2/3 CUP CHOPPED ONION
2 TSP SALT
2 TSP PEPPER
2 TBSP MUSTARD
BROWN HAMBURGER AND ONION UNTIL DONE, DRAIN. ADD SALT, PEPPER, MUSTARD AND SHREDDED CABBAGE AND COOK FOR 5 MINUTES.
I ALSO ADD CHEESE IN THE BIEROCKS.

YOU CAN ALSO USE PEPPERONI, PIZZA SAUCE, AND MOZZERELA CHEESE. (THE KIDS REALLY LIKE THIS TYPE)