1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. bread or cracker crumbs
1/2 c. water
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pat out about 3/4 inch thick on cookie sheet. Refrigerate overnight (or approximately 4 hours). Cut into pieces, dip in flour and brown in small amount hot fat. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Lay pieces in baking dish or roaster. Pour over 1-2 cups mushroom or tomato sauce. Bake 1 1/2 hours.