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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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My grandmother, mom and aunt inspired me to start cooking when I was a young girl. It's still a favorite pastime. This creamy, chow-mein-like casserole is sure to please. Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) |
2 medium onions, diced |
3 celery ribs with leaves, diced |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
5 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
salt and pepper to taste |
3-1/2 cups milk |
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos |
1 to 2 teaspoons soy sauce |
1-1/4 cups broken spaghetti, cooked and drained |
1 cup finely crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25 crackers) |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, cook beef, onions and celery in butter over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add the milk, pimientos and soy sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in spaghetti.
2. Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.
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