2 lb ground beef, lean
1 1/2 oz onion soup mix
1 cup cream of mushroom soup
Directions
Form ground beef into loaf about 3" high on a large sheet of aluminum
foil. Sprinkle soup mix on top. Spread soup from can over the top.
Wrap foil loosely but seal tight. Place on a baking sheet or in a
shallow pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hr. and 20 minutes.
Servings: 8 servings
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