California Casserole

Ingredients

Directions

In small bowl or plastic bag, combine 1/3 c flour and paprika; shake well.

Add pork/veal; coat well with flour mixture.

In large skillet, heat 1/4 c oil over medium-high heat.

Add meat; cook until browned.

Add 1/2 t salt, pepper and 1 c water.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 30 minutes or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally.

Transfer meat to ungreased 13 x 9 (3-quart) baking dish.

In same skillet, combine 1 can cream of chicken soup and 1 1/2 c water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Pour over veal mixture in baking dish.

Add onions; mix well.

Heat oven to 425 degrees F.

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.

In large bowl, combine 2 c flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, minced onion, celery seed, poultry seasoning and 1/4 t salt; mix well.

Add 1/4 c oil and enough milk so that, when stirred, dry ingredients are just moistened.

In small bowl, combine butter and bread crumbs.

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough into crumb mixture; roll to coat well.

Arrange dumplings over warm meat mixture.

Bake at 425 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes until dumplings are deep golden brown.

Meanwhile, in medium saucepan combine all sauce ingredients.

Bring just to a boil.

Reduce heat; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.

Serve sauce with casserole and dumplings.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.