OLD-FASHIONED POOR MAN'S STEAK

Old-Fashioned Poor Man's Steak image

These flavorful "steaks" fit into everybody's budget. A special friend shared the recipe, and I think of her each time I make this. - Susan Wright, Mineral Wells, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup crushed saltine crackers (about 30 crackers)
1/3 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
Hot mashed potatoes or noodles

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine cracker crumbs, water, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. , Cut into 3-in. squares; dredge in flour. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add beef and cook until browned on both sides, 2-3 minutes on each side. , Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker with a slotted spatula or spoon. Add soup. , Cover and cook on high until meat is no longer pink, 4 hours. Serve with mashed potatoes or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.