Amish Salisbury Steak

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 2 teaspoons salt
• black pepper
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 6 crackers, broken
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon basil
• GRAVY
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup water

1. .Soak crackers in milk.mix together all ingredients for beef patties.shape mixture into 6 oblong patties and brown slightyl on each side.
2. Save the drippings.place them in a baking dish --
3. Prepare a gravy by adding 3 cups water to the beef drippings.
4. Bring to a boil, make a smooth paste with flour and 1 cup of water.
5. add paste to boiling drippings in a thin stream.
6. Stir quickly and constantly to prevent lumps.
7. Add seasonings and heat till thickened.
8. pour gravy over beef patties.
9. Bake at 400* for 45 minutes.

ground beef, salt, black pepper, egg, onion, crackers, milk, parsley, oregano, basil, gravy, water, flour, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/amish-salisbury-steak-130387 (may not work)