Layered Beef, Sauerkraut, Potato Stew (crockpot)

1# sliced potatoes

2# sauerkraut rinsed and drained (tho, I don't rinse or drain)
1med onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4c dry white wine (I just use water)
2T corn starch
1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes
1/2tsp garlic pepper
1/4tsp salt
1T caraway seeds (optional) (we do use them)
2# beef round steak, trimmed of fat and cut into 1" cubes

*layer potato slices on bottom of crock pot
*spread sauerkraut evenly
*spread onion evenly
*in bowl; blend wine with cornstarch, then add tomato with liquid, garlic pepper, salt and caraway seeds; mix together
*pour 2/3 over layers already in pot
*spread beef evenly
*pour remaining tomato mixture over beef
*cover and cook on low about 9h, until beef is cooked and potatoes are tender

Upside-down Pizza

1# bulk sausage (or ground beef, or shredded chicken)
1 med. onion, chopped
1/4 c green pepper, chopped
2T plus 1c flour (can use WW)
1/2tsp dried basil or 1tsp It. seasoning
1/2tsp fennel seed, crushed
1 (15oz can) tomato sauce
2c (8oz) mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 eggs
1c milk
1T vegetable oil
1/2tsp salt
2T parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

*cook meat, onion and green pepper until meat is cooked through
*stir in 2T flour, basil and fennel, mix then add tomato sauce and boil 2min
*spread meat mixture into 9x13" pan
*sprinkle cheese over meat mixture
*in bowl place remaining flour.  Beat in eggs, milk, oil and salt until smooth.  Add in parmesan.
*pour over cheese in pan
*bake uncovered at 425 for 24-30min, until browned slightly