| If the economy has you watching your food | | | | Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until |
| budget a little more closely these days, casseroles | | | | heated through. Garnish with the cashews. |
| are a good solution. Casseroles economically allow | | | | Yield: 4 servings. |
| you to feed your family several ingredients for | | | | NOTE: You may substitute canned chicken for the |
| less money. They are often healthy, easy, quick | | | | tuna,if you prefer. |
| and always tasty. Try these casseroles soon: | | | | BISCUIT TOPPED VEGETABLE BEEF CASSEROLE |
| Chinese-Style Tuna Casserole, which can also be | | | | 1 cup chopped onions |
| made with canned chicken, and Biscuit Topped | | | | 2 tbsp vegetable oil |
| Vegetable Beef Casserole. Serve your casserole | | | | 1 lb ground beef |
| with a salad, steamed broccoli or other vegetable | | | | 1/8 tsp pepper |
| for a complete meal. | | | | 1 1/2 cup tomato juice |
| CHINESE STYLE TUNA CASSEROLE | | | | 3 stalks celery, chopped |
| I've had this recipe for many years. Don't know | | | | 2 carrots, diced |
| where I got it. | | | | 1/2 cup ketchup |
| 1 can (6 1/2-oz) chunk-style, drained, flaked | | | | 1/4 cup flour |
| 1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted | | | | 1 tsp salt |
| 1/4 cup water | | | | 1 can of refrigerated biscuits |
| 1 pkg (10-oz) frozen peas | | | | Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a |
| 1 can (3-oz) chow mein noodles | | | | 2-quart casserole dish and set it aside. |
| 1 tomato, diced | | | | Heat the oil in a large skillet; add the onions, |
| 1/2 cup chopped celery | | | | ground beef, salt and pepper. Saute until the beef |
| 1/4 cup sliced green onion | | | | is browned and onion is tender. Drain excess fat |
| 1/4 cup salted cashews for garnish | | | | from the skillet. Add the tomato juice, celery, |
| Preheat oven to 375 degrees. | | | | carrots, ketchup, and flour. Cook, stirring, until the |
| Empty tuna fish into a mixing bowl. Blend soup | | | | mixture thickens. Pour mixture into a lightly |
| and water together and add to the tuna. Add the | | | | greased 2-quart casserole dish. Place the biscuits |
| peas, 1 cup of the chow mein noodles, tomato, | | | | over the top of the mixture. Bake at 375 |
| celery, and green onion. Toss lightly to mix well. | | | | degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. |
| Pour mixture into a buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole | | | | Enjoy! |
| dish and pour remaining noodles over the top. | | | | |