Salisbury Steak

This is a wonderful alternative to the traditionally frozen version. It is very juicy and flavorful. It's also very easy.

• Ready In: 38 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1 (7/8ounce) envelope  brown gravy mix
• 1  small onion, diced very small (or dried)
• 1  tablespoon onion powder
• 1 (4 ounce) package  saltine crackers, crumbled (one sleeve)
• 1  dash salt
• 1  dash pepper
• 1  dash garlic powder
• 1⁄4 cup water (more or less to form patties)

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients (water last). Mix it all using your hands, then form thick patties.
2. Fill a skillet until the patties are less than a quarter covered (approx. 1/4 inch water). Frying in water helps them retain their juiciness.
3. When meat is done on the inside brown slightly on both sides.
4. If desired, a second envelope of brown gravy may be used to pour over the patties at the table (follow package directions), but they are so juicy you usually don't need it.