Chuck Steak Italiano and Braised Flanken Ribs (crock pot)
rec.food.cooking/Maggie Goodrich

I have two standard throw in the crock pot before going to work in the morning that every one in the family eats.

Chuck Steak Italiano

1 2-4 lb chuck steak
1 24-32 oz jar of your favorite jarred spaghetti sauce
(larger cut of meat = larger jar)
8 oz sliced mushrooms (optional)

Cut meat into palm size pieces. Layer in the crock pot with sauce and mushrooms. Cook on low 8 to 10 hours. Note, you do not need to brown the meat.

Serve with your favorite noodles or pasta.

Braised Flanken Ribs

2 packages of flanken ribs (4 rib strips in each package weight varies)
1 envelope dry onion soup (any brand, I have used Lipton, Cambells and store brand interchangably)
8 oz sliced musrooms (optional)

Layer meat, soup and mushrooms in the crock pot and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove meat from pot and put in covered dish to stay warm. Pour liquid into saucepan and reduce to half or one third for gravy (takes about 30 to 45 mins). No need to brown meat.

Serve with noodles or mashed potatoes. as well. Cover and cook until the beef falls apart.