Ingredients
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2 2/3 lbs ground beef
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1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, divided
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1 (10 1/2 ounce) can French onion soup, divided
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1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
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salt
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 teaspoon browning sauce
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1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
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1/8 teaspoon salt (to taste)
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chopped fresh parsley, garnish
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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fresh coarse ground black pepper
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1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In large mixing bowl, combine well with hands the hamburger, 1/3 cup cream of mushroom soup, 1/3 cup french onion soup, garlic powder, bread crumbs and egg.
- Shape into six 6 1/2" x 4 1/2" oval patties, 1/2" thick.
- Place on cookie sheet as you go.
- Sprinkle tops with salt and pepper.
- In 2 frying pans, place a little butter and melt.
- Add 3 patties to each pan seasoned-side down.
- Salt and pepper other sides while bottoms are frying.
- Fry over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or till deep browned.
- TURN CAREFULLY. You don't want to "flip" them or you'll break them. I just gently and carefully roll them over slowly with 2 spatulas.
- Brown other sides for about 2 minutes.
- While patties are cooking, mix sauce ingredients together:
- Rest of soups, browning sauce, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and mushrooms.
- When patties are done, carefully place onto clean cookie sheet(s).
- Pour grease out of pans and wipe with paper towels.
- Place a little bit of sauce into each pan, just a spoonful each and swirl around with back of spoon.
- Place patties back into pans.
- Pour/spoon rest of sauce evenly over each patty.
- Bring to a simmer and simmer 3-5 minutes longer. Stir sauce occasionally.
- Remove to warm platter, pour any sauce from pans over the tops.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
- Great with mashed potatoes dotted with butter, green beans and crusty warm bread! :).
- Serves 6 hungry guests! :).
- *All 6 patties can be done in an electric skillet if you've got one handy. Just watch them so they don't burn if yours runs hot, too.
- **This does not make a ton of gravy -- just enough to compliment the steaks, not drown them, LOL! If you prefer a lot more, double the sauce part.