If you’re craving a hearty and flavorful meal, this Chinese Hamburger recipe is just for you. This utterly delicious recipe is packed with rich flavors and is super easy to make. Perfect for a cozy dinner with your family.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. hamburger
- 2 Tbsp. oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 1 c. cooked rice
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 c. warm water
- 1/4 c. soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 can chow mein noodles
Baking Steps
- Brown hamburger. Add onion and celery until transparent; drain. Add soups, water, rice, soy sauce and pepper. Transfer to a casserole dish. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Top with chow mein noodles and cook for 10 minutes more.
Calorie: 500
Total cooking time:30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
Mission: Chinese Hamburger Casserole
Hello, my fellow food aficionados! Today, we are embarking on a culinary journey to the far east. No, we’re not hopping on a plane; we’re heading to my kitchen to whip up a delicious Chinese Hamburger. No, not the kind with sesame seeds, but a casserole version that will have your taste buds doing a happy dance.
Ingredients: Gathering the Troops
First things first, we need to rally our ingredients. We’re recruiting 1 lb. of hamburger, 2 Tbsp. of oil, and let’s not forget our veggie friends: 1 onion and 1 celery rib (both chopped, obviously). We’ll also need 1 c. of cooked rice (because what’s a Chinese dish without it?), 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, and 1 can of cream of chicken soup. Trust me, this odd soup combo is the secret sauce of our recipe. To spice up the party, we need 1/4 c. of soy sauce, 1/4 tsp. of pepper, and let’s not forget the hydration station with 1 1/2 c. of warm water. Lastly, we will crown our dish with 1 can of chow mein noodles.
The Cooking Process: Let’s Get Sizzling
Now, let’s get our hands dirty! Heat up the oil and throw in the hamburger. But remember, we’re browning it, not burning it, so keep an eye on it. Once it’s nicely tanned, we’re going to toss in our onion and celery. It’s like a spa day for them, getting all translucent and relaxed. Remember to drain them afterward; nobody likes a soggy casserole.
Mixing it Up: The Saucy Part
Next, we’re going to drown our hamburger, onion, and celery in a sea of soups, water, rice, soy sauce, and pepper. This is where the magic happens, folks. It’s like the soup’s version of a pool party. Stir everything until it’s a homogenous mixture, then transfer it to a casserole dish. The casserole dish is like the VIP lounge of this party, reserved only for our top-tier mix.
The Oven: The Hot Seat
Now, it’s time for the real heat as our mix goes into the oven, preheated to 350°. Bake it for 20 minutes. In the meantime, you can do a quick salsa dance or wash a few dishes (I recommend the salsa dance). After 20 minutes, take out the casserole and top it with chow mein noodles. It’s like a crunchy little hat for our casserole. Then, back to the oven for 10 minutes more.
The Final Product: Ta-Da!
And voila! You’ve just created a Chinese Hamburger casserole. It’s a dish that’s not quite Chinese, not quite hamburger, but 100% delicious. It’s the perfect combination of east meets west, all in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Conclusion: The End of our Culinary Journey
So, there you have it, friends. We’ve traveled to the far east without leaving our kitchen, and we’ve created a dish that’s a testament to our culinary prowess. And remember, cooking is about having fun and making mistakes. If you accidentally put in too much soy sauce, well, you’ve just invented the Saltiest Chinese Hamburger. Now, go forth and conquer your kitchen!
