Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 pound

ground beef

2 unit

onions

chopped

1 can

cream of celery soup

undiluted

1 can

cream of mushroom soup

undiluted

1 can

cream of chicken soup

undiluted

1 can

beef with barley soup

condensed, undiluted

1 can

chicken and rice soup

undiluted

8 ounce

chow mein noodles

canned

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 350F (180C).

Step 2
~6 min

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3
~6 min

Add chopped onions to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened.

Step 4
~6 min

Drain off any excess grease.

Step 5
~6 min

In a large bowl, combine the browned beef and onions with the cream of celery soup, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, beef with barley soup, and chicken and rice soup.

Step 6
~6 min

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Step 7
~6 min

Gently fold in 2/3 of the chow mein noodles into the soup mixture.

Step 8
~6 min

Transfer the mixture to a large casserole dish.

Step 9
~6 min

Sprinkle the remaining chow mein noodles evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 10
~6 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Step 11
~6 min

Let cool slightly before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a layer of cheese on top for extra flavor.

Use different combinations of creamed soups for variety.

Mix in vegetables like peas or green beans.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad or crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Garlic bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Midwest

Cultural Significance

Potluck dish, comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Holiday meals

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Potluck
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

60/100

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