Mock Chicken-fried Steak

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.
 * Mock Chicken Fried Steak

Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour Makes: 6 servings Submitted By: OmegaJasmine

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 1/2 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.

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