Cream Chip Beef (over toast) for the starving college student - on the cheap!

1 jar of Hormel Dried Beef (found near tuna fish and other canned meats in the grocery store)*the large size is 5oz.. you can use either the small or large jar depending on how much meat you want.

*you may also use ground beef in a pinch

1/2 sq. butter (4 Tablespoons)

1 heaping tablespoon flour

3 cups of milk

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Cut the dried beef into strips.

Melt ½ square of butter in skillet. Add 1 heaping tablespoon of flour. With a spatula, blend the melted butter and flour.

Stir in 3 cups of milk. On medium heat stir the gravy until it thickens, then add dried beef and cook another 5 minutes. Yes Jay, you need to stir it *continuously* until done .

Serve over toast. Usually served with peas.

I would say this will feed two people (depends on your people) ;)

Mimi Makes Pie

Today I made a cherry pie with my mom! If you have a 12v oven, toaster oven, or any other type in your van (or RV), you can make pie too. Now I have to help with the dishes and eat *Pie*! I'll post our easy pie crust recipe next time. Laters!

My Swiss Steak Crock-ette Recipe

I use top round beef steaks (they were labeled "London Broil Steaks").

Cut steak into desired size or you can cut it into strips.
Add 2 tablespoons of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in your crock-ette. Add the steak pieces to the pot to coat them with the flour mixture.
Melt about 2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan and saute the steak pieces until brown.
Add the steak back into the crock-ette with a can of stewed tomatoes (the small can, about 15 ounces). I use the type of stewed tomatoes that has onions and peppers in it. Otherwise, you could saute the onions and peppers with the steak. I do not use the type with italian seasonings. Add a little water to the frying pan to loosen any cooked on seasonings and add to the crockpot. Wipe out the pan and use it to make mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice (about 10 minutes before the swiss steak is done). I like swiss steak over mashed potatoes, but you may prefer noodles or rice.
Cook the swiss steak on high for about 4 hours or low for about 6 hours. The steak should be very tender, but still hold together when done.
A very easy recipee for the road.

Crock-ette Cooking

One of the ways to cook on the move is a crock-ette (a small crock pot). I purchased one at Walgreens for $10. I can use it with an inverter or when I have electricity (many public places such as parks have electric outlets).

You can also find a crock-ette at truck stops or online that plug into the cig lighter (12V). You can cook wonderful meals in it and even make enough for two. There are so many recipees for crockettes online, you will never be bored. I'm making swiss steak today.