Spring on the High Plains / Char's Casserole

Every day looks more like Spring here, just after dark I heard the Killdeer calling. So that makes for Nuthatches, Sandhill Cranes, Robins , and now Killdeer back in that order. I taught Gus to come to Nuthatch calls when we were out hunting, as whistling isn't really conducive to hunting! He also looked back at a Pine Squirrel bark, which allowed me to use hand signals to communicate once he looked at me. The old gentleman doesn't hear well enough now,  but that's ok. 25 degrees and wet Snow driving in from the Northeast this morning, wet horses chewing their feed audibly in their nosebags with all the birds calling in the Brush along the River.

Today's a good day for Char's Casserole.. so here goes at the request of freind , Nelle Door:

1 1/2 pounds ground Deer Elk or Antelope Burger
1 small onion chopped
1 can Mixed vegetables
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
4 slices Cheese

Fry the onions til tender, push to the side and brown the hamburger.
While the burger is browning dump all the canned goods into a saucepan and start heating them.
When the burger/ onion is done, drain excess fat and combine with the stuff in the saucepan.
Top with cheese slices just long enough before serving to melt the cheese.
Takes 1/2 hour and serves 4

This is an easy quick hunting camp meal. Char swears you should add the canned goods to the cast iron skillet you fryed the burger in, makes for even better taste.  I find it easier to wash the saucepan than clean the skillet, but her way is no doubt superior. Another thing she does is steam fresh potatos and vegetables an add them instead of the canned type, that is definitely superior, but might cut into your hunting time!

And Nelle, I bet this would freeze great in a big batch for your lambing crew!