Quick recipes that DO NOT use "Cream of" soups! (ingredients, ground beef)

[montanamom]

I am looking for a few, really yummy quick one-pot or casserole recipes that DO NOT use canned "Cream of" this and that soup. They are surprisingly hard to find.

I need a few I can whip up right after work on top of the stove or in the oven in about 30 minutes - that teens will eat too. I don't mind chopping vegetables, or using several seasonings. In fact, I enjoy that part.

Thanks!

[KAYLINDA]

Anytime I run across a recipe that uses a soup...I substitute it with:
1/3 FLOUR
1/3 OIL
2 ½ MILK
1 TABLESPOON CHICKEN BASE (optional)
any seasonings you want

This may not be exactly the same as the original recipe...but has always worked for me.
If this is too thick, add some water...too thin...thicken with flour.

[LaceyEx]

Good idea and you're controlling the sodium.

Another though-stewed or diced tomatoes, shredded cheeses, stocks,broth.

[montanamom]

Thanks - that is a great tip!

[TKramar]

Ground beef, peas, and gravy, with mashed potatoes on the top.

Once you've browned the beef, made the gravy and mashed potatoes (I'd make it from a mix), you can toss it in a casserole dish and heat it through in the oven.

[TKramar]

Oh...and with the above, some ingredients can be kept in the refrigerator, premade, before you toss it all together.

[lindaintennessee]

this one is so fast and easy

warm up a can of chili beans
put some fritos in a bowl
put the hot chili beans over the fritos
sorinkle cheese on top and some cut green onions if you so desire

tasty and delicious

could also add salsa and sour cream

just enjoy

lindatn

[bjh]

Yes, thank you! I can't stand creamy soups!

[GloryB]

Originally Posted by KAYLINDA

Anytime I run across a recipe that uses a soup...I substitute it with:
1/3 FLOUR
1/3 OIL
2 ½ MILK
1 TABLESPOON CHICKEN BASE (optional)
any seasonings you want

This may not be exactly the same as the original recipe...but has always worked for me.
If this is too thick, add some water...too thin...thicken with flour.

Thanks for posting it. I wrote it down for future use!

[Katsmeeyow]

Texas Hash

Brown 1.5 - 2 lbs ground beef - throw in some chopped onion and bell pepper. Drain. Add 1 can drained canned whole kernal corn, undrained Ro-Tel tomatoes, 1 cup uncooked Quick rice, 2 cans tomato sauce. Stir well and bring to a quick light boil. Pour into greased large pyrex. Bake COVERED for about an hour at 350. Remove from oven, sprinkle with shredded sharp cheddar. Recover with the foil just until cheese is melted.