Beef - Vegetable Casserole ( CROCKPOT)

1 lb extra lean ground beef or turkey 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 c celery, chopped 4 cups cabbage, chopped 2 1/2 cups canned stewed tomatoes, slightly mashed 1 Tbs flour 1 tsp salt 1 tbs sugar, or splenda 1/4-1/2 black pepper according to ur preference saute meat, onion and celery in non stick skillet until meat is browned Pour into cooker top with layers of cabbage and tomatoes, flour, salt, suagr and pepper ( I would say mix it all and then dump on top) Cover, and cook on high for 4-5 hrs STATS PER SERV: 140 cal 50 from fat 5 ttl fat 710 sodium 10 carb 2 fiber 6 sugar 13 protien

Hi Michelle, I have been reviewing your recipes and they all sound absolutely delicious! My husband, Thomas, had his gastric bypass on July 25th and he is doing quite well to my surprise. Although he is quite sick of the liquid diet..lol..who wouldn't? I was attempting to locate some good recipes when I stumbled across all of yours. I have two questions. First, I noticed your surgery was in April, how long was it before you were able to eat the foods in your recipes? Second, after cooking and/or baking your meals, do you puree/blend them before you eat? Any comments and suggestions would greatly be appreciated as we both are new to this drastic life change. Thank you for your time, Rhonda G. PS - you look absolutely wonderful :-)