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Stew for a Crowd

25 pounds beef stew meat5 pounds onions, diced (about 16 cups)2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 14 cups)About 5 quarts water1/2 cup browning sauce (optional)1/4 cup salt3 tablespoons garlic powder3 tablespoons dried thyme3 tablespoons seasoned salt2 tablespoons pepper12 bay leaves15 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 16 cups)10 pounds carrots, cut [...]

Chicken Church Casserole

20 cups cubed cooked chicken1 (2 pound) package elbow macaroni, cooked and drained6 (6 ounce) jars sliced mushrooms, drained2 (4 ounce) jars diced pimentos, drained2 large green bell peppers, chopped2 large onions, chopped4 cans condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted4 cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2 pounds process American cheese, cubed1 1/3 cups milk4 teaspoons [...]

Corned Beef and Ale

Serves 50. Serve with boiled potatoes and baby carrots. 24 pounds corned beef 4 quarts brown ale or any dark beer 5 quarts water 4 ounces Lipton onion soup mix 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar 2 tablespoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground 50 medium potatoes50 carrots, peeled and diced 50 cabbage wedges, core [...]

Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake

Serves 100. 7 pounds 8 ounces spaghetti 12 ounces butter or margarine7 pounds 8 ounces red and/or yellow bell peppers, diced1 pounds 8 ounces onions, chopped 1 (50 ounce) can Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Chicken    or 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken Soup 1 (50 ounce) can Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom    or 98% Fat [...]

Beef Tips on Rice

20 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons salt5 teaspoons pepper5 teaspoons dried thyme15 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream    of mushroom soup, undiluted4 cups water4 cups chopped onion2/3 cup chopped fresh parsley2 1/2 teaspoons browning sauce (optional)6 1/2 to 7 pounds long grain rice, cooked Combine beef, salt, pepper and thyme; mix [...]

Tangy Meatballs

2 cups cubed rye bread 2 cups milk 3 eggs 1 envelope onion soup mix 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 5 pounds ground beef 2 pounds bulk pork sausage 1 (40 ounce) bottle ketchup 2 cups crab apple or apple jelly, melted 4 teaspoons browning [...]

Salisbury Steak

Serves 100. 17 pounds raw ground beef (no more than 24% fat) 1 pound 8 ounces rolled oats 6 large eggs 2 cups water 2 cups beef stock 1 cup non-instant/non-fat dry milk 1 cup dehydrated onions 1/2 cup parsley flakes 1 tablespoon black pepper Blend all ingredients in mixer for 4 minutes on low [...]

Chicken or Turkey Chop Suey

Serves 100. 2 1/2 gallons chicken or turkey stock 2 cups soy sauce 2 teaspoons black or white pepper 1 tablespoon garlic powder 4 pounds 10 ounces celery, cut into strips 4 ounces dehydrated onions 12 pounds 12 ounces cooked chicken or turkey, diced 3 pounds 5 ounces bean sprouts Combine stock, soy sauce, pepper, [...]

Taco Stew

Serves 50. 8 pounds lean ground beef 2 (50 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup 5 cups water 2 1/2 cups chopped onions 3 pounds 10 ounces canned, undrained whole kernel corn 7 pounds 4 ounces canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 1/2 cups taco seasoning 2 cups canned chopped green chiles 1 pound 8 ounces [...]

Spaghetti Casserole

12 pounds ground beef 6 cups chopped onion 4 tablespoons garlic powder 2 (#10) cans stewed tomatoes 2 (#10) cans tomato sauce 4 cups mushrooms 6 teaspoons granulated sugar 4 tablespoons oregano 4 tablespoons basil 8 pounds spaghetti, cooked 8 pounds mozzarella cheese Parmesan cheese, grated as needed Brown ground beef and onion. Drain. Mix [...]

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