1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. onion soup mix
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
1/4 c. milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tbsp. shortening
2 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. (2 oz. can) sliced mushrooms, drained

Mix beef, 1/4 cup onion soup mix, bread crumbs, milk and egg. Shape firmly into 4 oblong patties. Brown in skillet in shortening. Pour off fat and add remaining soup mix and flour, gradually stir in water and mushrooms. Cover and cook over low heat 20 to 25 minutes. Stir now and then. 4 servings.