Ingredients
1 cup crushed saltine crackers (about 30 crackers)1/3 cup waterSalt and pepper to taste2 pounds ground beef1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons canola oil2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undilutedHot mashed potatoes or noodles Minced fresh parsley, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine cracker crumbs, water, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. 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, about 4 hours. Serve with mashed potatoes or noodles. If desired, top with minced parsley.
