Salisbury Steak

1. Mix 1/3 cup of French onion soup with the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Make 6 oval patties from the mix.
2. Brown both sides of the patties in a skillet over medium heat. Remove the excess fat.
3. Mix the flour and remaining soup until you get a smooth texture. Now mix in the ketchup, water, mustard powder and Worcestershire sauce.
4. Pour over the beef patties in the skillet.
5. Cook, covered on high heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Allow the mixture to simmer and cook until gravy thickens.
7. Serve over peas and mashed potatoes.
8. Variation: You may add sliced onions and mushroom to the gravy if desired.

Trivia

• Steak is meat from a cow.
• Salisbury steak was invented by an American doctor, Dr. J.H. Salisbury, hence the name.
• He was an advocate of low carb diet for weight loss.
• The term Salisbury Steak has been around since 1897 in the United States.
• Unlike a hamburger steak, Salisbury Steak is served on its own without bread or bread rolls.

Salisbury Steak is a popular dish in America and is traditionally served with mashed potatoes and peas.