Comfort Food

Yesterday, Mrs. BA went off to pick up LBA from my MIL, where he had spent the weekend at her house. She took SoBA with her and I spent the day at the movies with a friend. We went to the AFI Silver Theater to see ZULU! as part of a Michael Caine film appreciation. It's one of those boy movies that one should see and always take the opportunity to see on the big screen if you can.

I was going to be on my own for dinner and if I had not had dinner out with the Major, I would have been on my own for dinner and I would have made my Mom's beefaroni for dinner as I don't have it too often. Cheverly Chef Scott posted a recipe on his blog to commemorate his fifth anniversary of blogging at Eat With Me. It might give my Mom's beefaroni a run for its money.

Tater Tot Casserole

1. Brown ground beef and 1 medium, diced, onion.
2. When cooked, drain off excess fat.
3. Season with salt, pepper and other spices you like. Add 3 TB of butter.
4. Add 3 TB of flour. Stir and cook for one minute.
5. Add one cup of broth (beef, chicken or combo of both). Stir and simmer.
6. Add 1-2 cups of frozen green beans or other veg (carrots, corn, etc.)
7. Dump into a baking dish, top with frozen potato tots.
8. Bake at 400 for 25 minutes. Dump on some shredded cheese, if you like. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
9. Serve piping hot.
   

Enjoy!