Peasant societies generally have very well developed social support networks. Especially in harder climates, members of the community who have a poor harvest or suffer some form of hardship will be taken care of by the rest of the community. Loyalty runs very deep.
1 Cook and stir until smooth. 2  Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, and then the dried beef. 3  Stir into the noodles in the casserole dish, and top with crushed potato chips. 4  Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the sauce is thick and bubbling, and top is toasted.
Dried herbs that work especially well with beef include: 1  rosemary. 2  oregano. 3  tarragon. thyme.  bay leaves for braised cuts of beef such as brisket or 1  stews. red pepper flakes, less commonly used but complementary flavoring for steaks and hamburgers.