Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2012

Just like my mom used to make 40 years ago! Delicious!

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Mark

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2011

I was surprised at how good this recipe is. I wasn't sure if you're supposed to brown the beef first so I did, along with some minced garlic. Otherwise followed the recipe exactly. It was slightly on the dry side but not terribly so. I didn't have time to read any of the reviews first, but having read them after the fact, I will try what other people have done, such as possibly using baked beans instead, adding more spices to the beef, and keeping it covered for 1 hr instead of the 30 min. 5 stars though for simplicity...gotta love that!

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Kim

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2011

Wonderful aroma when baking and absoulutely delicious! So easy! Deserves 5 stars, easy and yummy!

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Lisa

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2011

This was a good basic recipe, I made a few adjustments...I browned the ground beef with onion and seasoning. I added half a can of water to the tomato soup as well as a tablespoon of brown sugar and some chili powder. Baked covered for 45 minutes, added lots of shredded cheese to the top and baked another 30 minutes uncovered. This is similar to a baked potato with chili on top so some of us added some sour cream!

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Marilyn

Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2010

This was good! I was a little leery at first, but it was very good. I thought I had kidney beans but of course I didnt, so I used corn...figured they were close LOL! Anyway, it was very good. My husband calls it "Chili with potatoes". 2 of his favorite things. I also topped with cheddar cheese and baked an additional 15 minutes so it would brown nicely. This was a nice change for the ground beef blues!

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Ami Herrmann

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Arnold, Maryland, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2010

I've made this for years with a bit of variation. Brown the ground beef with seasonings. Place in casserole. Layer 2..thinly sliced onions Layer 3..1 can of pork and beans Sprinkle with a couple tbsp. brown sugar Pour 1 can tomato soup mixed with 1/2 can of water over all. Bake the same as in recipe above only at 350 degrees F

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Saffyre62

Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2008

FOR EVERY CAN OF TOMATO SOUP YOU PUT IN THIS RECIPE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO PUT A CAN OF WATER IN! No wonder there is so many complaints of this being dry. Onions should be chopped so you get onions in every bite. My mom has made this since I was a little girl. It is delicious, when made correctly. You can put whatever seasoningss you prefer, pepper, Lawry's garlic salt. It is cheap, tasty, and easty to make! I layer this recipe then I stir it up once I get it in the pan. This is truly awesome!

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Lori

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Webberville, Michigan, USA

Living In: Williamston, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2008

With some changes, this was a 5 star recipe. I boiled the sliced potatoes before putting them into the casserole dish. This BY FAR minimized baking time. Instead of kidney beans I used a 28 oz. can of baked beans. Also used a package of kielbasa sliced into coins instead of ground beef. It comes precooked, so you dont have to worry about raw meat being cooked all the way through. Bake for about 30-40 minutes until bubbly. Very good!! Everyone had seconds and thirds.

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HOOKEDONJESUS

Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2007

TRY THIS: For those who found the results a bit dry or lacking a bit of "umph", consider using a can of plain BAKED BEANS rather than the kidney beans. That's how my mom makes it, and it really juices up the dish and rounds out the flavor. I would also recommend seasoning the potatoes and meat a little, but the beauty of this recipe should definitely remain in its simplicity.

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Steffliesl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2007

This recipe is a bit plain, but it is good and very easy to make. The husband does not generally remember the names of any recipe I cook, but he knows this one and becomes a very happy camper when I tell him we are having it for dinner. Thanks for sharing :)

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