1 egg
1 can condensed french onion soup, divided
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
pinch pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
6 cups hot cooked egg noodles
chopped fresh parsley, optional

in a large bowl, beat egg. stir in 1/3 cup of soup, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. add beef; mix gently. shape into 6 oval patties. brown in a skillet over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side. remove and set aside; discard drippings. in the skillet, combine flour and water until smooth. add the ketchup, worcestershire sauce, mustard and remaining soup; bring to a boil. cook and stir for 2 minutes. return patties to skillet. cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. serve patties and gravy over noodles. garnish with parsley if desired.

6 servings