Shelly's Recipe

HERBED BEEF PATTIES

Category: Ground

1 1/4 lb Lean ground beef
3 tbsp cold water
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
Dash each black pepper & paprika
All-purpose flour
1 Egg; slightly beaten
1/4 c Fine seasoned bread crumbs
2 tb Butter or margarine

TOPPING
1 cup spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs such as basil, sage, oregano or thyme

In a bowl, combine ground beef, cold water, garlic salt, oregano, pepper and paprika. Mix to blend well. Divide meat into even pieces. Shape each piece into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Coat patties with flour. Let sit for a few minutes. Then dip patties into beaten egg and into bread crumbs. Brown patties on both sides in butter in a skillet.

Arrange patties in a shallow baking dish. Pour a little spaghetti sauce over patties. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Pour the rest of the spaghetti sauce over patties. Bake at 400 for about 25 minutes or until patties are hot and cheese has melted. Sprinkle with herbs and serve.