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10-14 Laura's casserole

I almost called this an old-fashioned recipe but then what would that make me?? When we were poor, newly married college students, our friends the Robinsons would make this dish frequently. It was hearty, easy and filled us up on a cold winter day. It used a can of cream of whatever soup but as I avoid those now, I have updated it a little. Its one of those recipes for when you have more time than money....and the time is in the prep and the waiting.

Lightly brown
1 lb of hamburger (or combo of gr. turkey and beef)
Set aside
Meanwhile, in small saucepan, make a roux with
1 T butter and 1 T flour
Stir until all incorporated and them stir in
2 c veg or beef broth
Set aside
Then in a 9x13 casserole dish, layer
1 layer of sliced raw potatoes (about 2-3 depends on size)
1 layer of sliced raw carrots (ditto)
1 layer of the cooked meat from above
1 layer of 1 sliced raw onion
1/4 c uncooked rice (wild mix but just white would work)
Add one more layer of raw potatoes, (again, 2-3)
pour chicken sauce over top of all
season with salt and pepper
Top with some shredded cheese and
Bake slowly in a 325 degree oven for an hour to 1- 1/2 hours

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