1 lb. ground round
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. oil
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1/4 c. sliced mushrooms or 1 (2 oz.) can
2 tbsp. flour
1 c. water
1 beef cube

Combine meat, pepper, salt and bread crumbs. Shape into 3 of 4 plump oval patties. Pan fry in hot oil 4-6 minutes each side. Remove patties to warm plate. Pan fry mushrooms in the drippings.

Add flour to drippings in pan. Stir. Add water and bouillon cube. Cook until mixture boils and cube is dissolved and sauce is thickened. Pour over patties.