Herbed Beef Patties

From Great American Recipes.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs lean ground beef
• 3  tablespoons cold water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1  dash black pepper
• 1  dash paprika
•  all-purpose flour
• 1  egg, slightly beaten
• 1⁄4 cup  seasoned bread crumbs
• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine

• Topping

• 1  cup  spaghetti sauce
• 3⁄4 cup  grated cheddar cheese
• 2  tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh herb (such as basil leaves, sage, oregano or thyme)

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, cold water, garlic salt, oregano, pepper and paprika. Mix to blend well.
2. Divide meat into even pieces. Shape each piece into a patty, about 3/4-inch thick.
3. Coat patties with flour. Let sit for a few minutes.
4. Then dip patties into beaten egg and into bread crumbs.
5. Brown patties on both sides in butter in a skillet.
6. Arrange patties in a shallow baking dish.
7. Pour a little spaghetti sauce over patties. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Pour the rest of the spaghetti sauce over patties.
8. Bake at 400F for about 25 minutes or until patties are hot and cheese has melted.
9. Sprinkle with herbs and serve.