Poor Man’s Hamburger Steaks

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together condensed cream of mushroom soup, whole milk, then stir in freshly chopped parsley. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate, large bowl, combine ground beef, crushed saltines, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic and onion powders, and cayenne, then season liberally with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Using your hands or two forks, combine ingredients until just mixed. Gently form into even-sized patties.

Step 5

Place 1 cup all-purpose flour (or more, as needed) in a shallow dish and dredge all patties.

Step 6

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and, once very hot, sear patties on both sides until golden brown. You may need to work in batches. Insides will still be undercooked.

Step 7

Transfer browned patties to greased baking dish, then evenly top with gravy and cover dish with aluminum foil.

Step 8

Place baking dish in oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until cooked through.