Ingredients
For the Patties
Ground beef 2 lbs
Crushed saltine crackers 1½ cups (about 1 sleeve)
Whole milk 1 cup
Italian seasoning ½ tsp
Garlic powder ½ tsp
Onion powder ½ tsp
Cayenne pepper ¼ tsp
Kosher salt & black pepper To taste
All-purpose flour (for dredging) As needed
For the Gravy
Condensed cream of mushroom soup 2 cans (10.75 oz each)
Whole milk 1½ cups
Fresh parsley (finely chopped) 1½ tbsp
Instructions
🔹 Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
🔹 Step 2: Make the Gravy
In a bowl, whisk together mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
Stir in chopped parsley and set aside.
🔹 Step 3: Mix the Patties
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crushed crackers, milk, and seasonings.
Mix gently until just combined, then shape into evenly sized patties.
🔹 Step 4: Dredge & Sear
Lightly coat each patty in flour.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear patties on both sides until golden brown. (They won’t be fully cooked yet.)
🔹 Step 5: Bake
Arrange seared patties in the prepared baking dish.
Pour gravy mixture evenly over the top.
Cover with foil and bake for 30–40 minutes, until patties are cooked through and tender.