1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. pork sausage meat
2 c. cooked white rice
1 egg
6 bacon slices
1 (1 3/8 oz.) pkg. dry onion soup mix
2 tbsp. flour

1. Combine ground beef, sausage, rice and egg. Shape them into 6 patties. Wrap each wwith a bacon slice, secure ith wooden pick. Place in an 11 x 7 inch baking dish.

2. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes; drain off excess fat.

3. Meanwhile, combine soup mix and 2 1/2 cups water. Stir in saucepan. Cook covered 10 minutes.

4. Mix the remaining 1/2 cup water and flour until smooth. Gradually add to soup mixture, stirring until thick.

5. Pour over steak patties and bake additional 20 minutes. Remove picks before serving.

NOTE: the gravy may be served with the steak patties or covered and refrigerated. Reheat and serve with mashed potatoes at the next evening meal.