Mock Chicken-fried Steak

Description
Ground beef is mixed with a few spices and formed into patties that are breaded and fried. I'm not sure where my mom got this recipe, but she used to make it at least once a month. Although she never served it with gravy, I think peppered gravy would go great with this.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Submitted By: OmegaJasmine
 * Prep Time: 45 Minutes | Cook : 15 Minutes
 * Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 pound ground beef
 * 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
 * 1 tablespoon chili powder
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 egg
 * 2 cups crushed saltine crackers, divided
 * ½ cup oil for frying

Directions

 * 1) In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, parsley, chili powder, salt, egg, and 1 cup of crushed saltine crackers. Form into 6 balls, then flatten into patties. Coat patties with remaining cracker crumbs, and place them on a plate. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
 * 2)  Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry patties for about 7 minutes per side, or until the centers are well done and the outside is golden brown.