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.
Soak dried beef pieces in very hot water for 10-15 minutes to remove excess salt. Drain, squeezing out as much water as possible. Meanwhile, stir up your favorite baking powder biscuits and get them in the oven.