Ingredients

1 beaten egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 11 1/2-ounce can condensed bean with bacon soup
1/2 cup water
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup shredded sharp American cheese
1 1/2 cups corn chips, broken

Directions

In bowl combine the egg, milk, bread crumbs, onion, and seasoning mix. Add beef; mix well. Shape mixture into 6 patties. In large lightly greased skillet brown the patties on both sides. Mix soup and the 1/2 cup water; spoon over meat. Cover; cook over low heat 15 minutes. Serve with the broken corn chips.

Makes 6 servings.

In skillet cook 1 pound ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced; and 1 clove garlic, minced, till meat is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain off fat. Stir in 3/4 cup beef broth, 1/2 cup dry red wine, 1/4 cup catsup, 2 tablespoons snipped parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried dillweed, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and dash pepper. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Cook 8 ounces medium noodles in boiling salted water drain. Blend together 1 cup dairy sour cream and 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; stir into beef mixture in skillet. Cook and stir till thickened (do not boil.) Add cooked noodles to beef mixture in skillet; heat through. Sprinkle individual servings with grated Parmesan cheese.

Makes 6 servings.

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