SALISBURY STEAK FROM THE CROCKIN' GIRLS

I got this recipe email today.  I thought it worth sharing with you.  When I make it I will make some changes including using whole-grain crackers instead of saltines.  I will use canola or coconut oil and low-fat or fat-free cream of mushroom soup.

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• 2 Pounds lean ground beef
• 1 Package onion mushroom soup mix
• 1/2 Cup crushed saltine crackers
• 1 egg
• 1/4 Cup milk
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 Cup flour
• 2 Cans cream of mushroom soup
• 1 Package brown gravy mix

In a large bowl, mix together beef, onion mushroom soup mix, crushed saltine crackers, egg, and milk.

1. Using your hands, shape beef mixture into 8 patties.
   
   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   
   Dredge the patties in flour to coat and brown on both sides.
   
   Place the browned patties into the slow cooker (overlapping is ok).
   
   In a medium bowl, prepare the brown gravy according to package instructions.  Mix in both cans of mushroom soup; pour gravy mixture over the patties.
   
   Cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, or until beef is done.
   
   
   
   
   

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CROCK POT RAVIOLI CASSEROLE

1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
salt/pepper to taste
10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed (I used fresh spinach)
16 oz. whole-grain bowtie pasta, cooked
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded

Brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Put in crock-pot and add sauce, tomatoes and seasonings. Cook for 6-7 hours on low. Add the last 4 ingredients during the last 30 minutes of cooking and turn crock-pot to high. I added the fresh spinach, pasta, Parmesan and 1 cup of the mozzarella and I mixed it all up really well. Then I added the last 1/2 cup of mozzarella to melt on the top.

This is from a fellow blogger's site: becomingbetty.blogspot.com