Kittencal's Salisbury Steak

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1-2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or use 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1 large egg, beaten

• 1/2 (2 ounce) package dry onion soup mix (can use the the whole package)
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs (more if needed to hold the mixture together)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional)

CREAMY GRAVY

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1-2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional, I like to add it in)

• 1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

• 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans low-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted (for more gravy use 3 cans)

• 1/2 (2 ounce) package dry onion soup mix (I use Lipton's)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2-4 teaspoons worcestershire sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup 18% table cream (to thin if necessary)

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl mix together all ingredients for theburgers.

2. 2

   Shape into desired size patties.

3. 3

   Heat 1-2 tablespoons butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Brown the burgers for about 4-5 minutes on each side (the burger will be browned on the outside they do not have to be fully cooked as they will cook more in the gravy; remove to a plate.

5. 5

   Add in onion and saute for about 3 minutes scraping up the browned bits with a wooden spoon while stirring.

6. 6

   Add in fresh garlic and canned mushrooms; cook stirring for 1-2 minutes.

7. 7

   In a medium bowl, mix together cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 package dry onion soup mix, grated Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper; mix well to combine then add to the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring.

8. 8

   Reduce heat to low and stir in the cream to thin out the gravy (if you prefer a very thick gravy omit the cream).

9. 9

   Place the burgers back then turn to coat with a spoon to coat the burgers with the soup mixture.

10. 10

    Simmer uncovered on low heat for 1 hour or even longer (I have simmered this for 2 hours on low heat, stirring occasionally, turning the burgers over a few time during cooking).

11. 11

    Serve with or over fries or mashed potatoes.