Salisbury Steak

**Points for steaks made with 80/20 hamburger is 8 steaks for 6 points each

1 1/2 lbs. hamburger (can substitute 1/2 lb. sausage for 1/2 lb. of hamburger)
2 C. cooked rice
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 egg well beaten
3 cups water
1 pkg. onion soup mix
2 tsp flour

Mix first 5 ingredients together and form into steaks. Place in casserole and bake for 20 minutes at 425 degrees. Meanwhile, add onion soup mix to 2 1/2 cups water, then add flour to other 1/2 cup water and mix with onion soup making a gravy, let thicken. Pour gravy over the steaks and bake for 20 more minutes.

Harvest Hamburger Soup

**1 cup serving 5 points

2 lbs. ground beef
1 onion chopped
10 cups water
10 teaspoons beef base
2 cans diced tomatoes
4 Tbsp. sugar
2 cans corn
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
8 potatoes, peeled and diced
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
salt and pepper to taste

Brown ground beef and onion. In a large pot combine all ingredients and cook uncovered until vegetables are tender.

Tinfoil Dinner Casserole

1 lb. ground beef
Approx. 5 potatoes
Approx. 3 carrots
1 can cream of mushroom soup

In a 9x13 inch pan press the hamburger to coat the bottom and sides of pan. peel and slice the potatoes and carrots, add them to the dish. Pour can of soup over the top of it all, cover and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for at least an hour, or until potatoes are soft.

I usually add quite a bit of potatoes and carrots on top, so I use two cans of soup. It usually takes
1 1/2 hours - 2 hours to cook. So give yourself enough time.

Meatloaf

1 pound ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs or crackers
1/2 cup canned milk
1 chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
pepper

Mix together and place in baking pan.

Sauce:
3 Tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

In a saucepan bring to a boil. Pour over uncooked meatloaf.

Bake @ 325 degrees for 1 hour.

Spaghetti Sauce

1/2 cup serving size 2 points

1/2 lb. hamburger (optional)
1/2 - 1 onion chopped
2 cans tomatoes
2 cans tomato sauce
1 package spaghetti seasoning
Italian seasoning
garlic powder

You can also add zucchini, carrots, other vegetables. Cook these with the hamburger and onion.

Cook hamburger and onion together. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, spaghetti seasoning, and add Italian seasoning and garlic powder to taste. Can also add salt if wanted. To stretch add more tomatoes or sauce. To thicken add tomato paste.

Stroganoff

6 servings **7 points per serving

1/2 pound ground beef
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup 2 % (or lowfat) milk
1/2 cup sour cream

Cook hamburger (can rinse), add cream of mushroom soup and milk. When almost ready to serve add the sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Good over rice or noodles.

Chineese Hamburger Casserole

8 large servings **7 points per serving

1 pound hamburger 2 medium onions
1/2 cup uncooked rice 1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1 can cream of chicken soup chow mein noodles

Brown meat and onions. Add uncooked rice along with remaining ingredients. Mix well and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Remove lid for the last 1/2 hour of baking time. Place chow mein noodles (one can or 1/2 bag) on top of rice mixture 10 minutes before removing from oven.