recipies

CUBED STEAK CASSEROLE

• 4 pieces cubed steak
  
• 3 medium potatoes, sliced
  
• 3 carrots, sliced
  
• 1 medium onion, sliced
  
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
  
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  
• 3 to 4 tablespoons butter

Layer the cube steak, potatoes, carrots, and onion in a casserole dish. Heat soups with butter then pour over the first four ingredients. Cover and bake for about 60 minutes at 375°.

SKILLET CUBED STEAK WITH TOMATOE SAUCE

• 4 cube steaks
  
• salt,pepper,garlic powder
  
• small can of tomato sauce
  
• small can and a half of water
  
• chopped cilantro(as much as you like)
  
• slivered jalapeno(as much as you like)

CUBED STEAK STEW

First salt and pepper steaks and brown in a little oil. Add remaining ingredients; cover and simmer over low heat until sauce has a gravy-like consistency, about 20 minutes.

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  
• 1 1/2 pounds cube steak, cut into bite-sized pieces (or use tenderized round steak)
  
• 1 cup chopped onion
  
• 1 tablespoon red wine or cider vinegar
  
• 2 cans (16oz each) small new potatoes
  
• 2 cans whole kernel corn, drained
  
• 1 package mushroom gravy mix
  
• 1/4 cup water or broth
  
• salt and pepper to taste

In a skillet over medium high heat, brown the beef and onions quickly in hot oil. Transfer to the Crock Pot; add vinegar to skillet and scrape browned bits up with a spatula; add to Crock Pot. Add potatoes and corn, then sprinkle with gravy mix; pour water over all and mix to combine.  Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours. Taste and adjust seasonings.  Serves 4 to 6.

Discovered a first the other day in grocery store, Reynolds brand crock pot/slow cooker liners.  Plastic bags that pull right out after cooking, no scrubbing!

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