This is a hearty, comforting and economical dish that you will surely enjoy. Serve it with mashed potatoes, egg noodles or rice to take advantage of the wonderful gravy.
Steaks:
2 lb. ground beef
1 ½ c. crushed saltine crackers
1 c. whole milk
½ t. Italian seasoning
½ t. garlic powder
½ t. onion powder
½ t. paprika
¼ t. cayenne
salt and pepper, to taste
1 c. flour for dredging, or more if needed
2 T. butter
1 T. olive oil
Gravy:
2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 ½ c. whole milk
1 ½ T. freshly chopped parsley
Steaks:
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crushed crackers, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir ingredients until mixed. Gently form into even-sized patties.
Place flour in a shallow dish; season with salt and pepper; dredge patties in the flour.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; melt butter; add olive oil. Once hot, sear patties on both sides until golden brown, working in batches. They will finish cooking in the oven.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Transfer patties to a greased 9 × 13 baking dish.
Gravy:
In a medium bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup and milk; stir in chopped parsley; pour evenly over tops of the patties.
Cover dish with aluminum foil to prevent a mess or place casserole dish on a lined baking sheet for easy cleanup. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until cooked through.
8 servings.