Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs (about 28 crackers)
1 cup milk
1/2 small finely chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter
1 to 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 cups milk (or water)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, milk, onion, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
3. Shape the mixture into thick patties.
4. Coat each patty with flour.
5. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Fry patties until browned, but not cooked through.
6. Place browned patties in the prepared baking dish.
7. In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup with additional milk or water to thin. Pour over the patties.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 50 to 55 minutes.
9. Remove the cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the gravy thickens and the surface browns.
10. Serve hot with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.
Last Step:
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🥄 Refrigerating the patties before cooking helps them maintain their shape during frying.
🍄 Enhance the gravy by adding sautéed mushrooms and onions for richer flavor.
🍽️ This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Baking Time: 55 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 1050
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 29
- Cholesterol: 90