Poor man's steak

i forgot about this recipe until a string of memories brought it back today. i made this for the kids when we were a little short of money...because it was yummy!

2 lbs.lean ground meat
small, finely sliced onion
1/2 c. bread crumbs or cracker crumbs
2 eggs (or egg whites!)
salt and pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
mix very well. divide into large meatballs, set aside.
In a medium skillet, melt 2 Tbs. butter.
Chop a large onion (or 2) and cook until tender.
wash and trim small mushroom, slice if desired, add to pan
Add 1 C. beef broth, dash of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 T flour
mix over medium heat until gravy forms, mushrooms are cooked, set aside.
in a large skillet, spray non cook spray, and add meatballs, leaving 2 inches between.
Flatten with a spatula, brown and fry 'steaks' until cooked thoroughly.
Top cooked 'steaks' with mushrooms and onions and serve with a healthy side, like mashed cauliflower.

Minestrone soup

Add large container prepared unsalted or low sodium chicken or vegetable broth to dutch oven.
Bring to boil.
Add thinly sliced baby carrot, chopped small onion, 2 large cut up tomatoes or canned tomatoes, diced zucchini. simmer for 5 minutes. Add small shell pasta and cook according to package directions. salt and pepper to taste.
serve with whole grain, toasted dinner roll or baguette

Healthy French Toast

In a small bowl, combine 4 egg whites, 1tsp. vanilla and 1tsp.nutmeg. Whisk to mix evenly. Dip raisin bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides.

Place in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat. When a drop of water sizzles as it hits the pan, add bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Cook until both sides are golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side.

serve with sugar-free maple syrup

Easy hamburger 'pie' casserole

Brown 1 pound ground beef or turkey in large skillet. Add onion and cook until translucent. Drain and rinse 2 cans of whole green beans and add to pan. Mix in a large can (or 2 small cans) of tomato soup. Combine until evenly distributed.

Top with thinned, leftover mashed potatoes or make some according to your own recipe (that is one I cannot share!) sprinkle lightly with 1/2 C. cheddar cheese.
Bake until cheese is melted and potatoes are 'set', in 350 degree oven, approximately 20 minutes.

Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!