homemade hamburgers

*better homes and gardens cook book

ingredients:

- 1 beaten egg

- 2 tablespoons milk or water

- 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs or 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs

- 2 tablespoons chopped onion or 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard or 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

- 1 clove garlic, minced or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- 1/4 teaspoon pepper

- 1 pound ground beef, pork, veal or lamb

directions:

- in a large mixing bowl combine egg and milk (or water).

- stir in bread crumbs, onion, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.

- add ground meat. mix well.

- shape into four 3/4 inch thick or six 1/2 inch thick patties.

- grill, pan fry, broil, bake how ever you like. ( i broil about 10 minutes)

beef and rice taco casserole

*from campbell's best-loved recipes book

ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) campbell's condensed tomato soup
- 1 cup pace chunky salsa or picante sauce
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup uncooked instant white rice
- 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/2 shredded cheddar cheese

directions:
- cook the beef in a 10 inch skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is well browned, stirring frequently to break up meat. pour off any fat.
- stir the soup, salsa, milk and rice into the skillet. spoon the soup mixture into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. cover the dish with foil.
- bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until hot. stir.
- sprinkle chips around the edge of the casserole. sprinkle with cheese.