2 lbs lean ground beef
1 handful of soft bread crumbs (example leftover hamburger bun in food processor) - or you could substitute a handful of dry rolled oats
1/4 cup of milk
1 egg lightly beaten
1/2 tsp hamburger seasoning (or steak spice) - could add a bit of ground summer savoury
1 teaspoon of worcester sauce
couple of drops of soya sauce
2-3 drops Tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp mustard powder
1 small onion finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic crushed (use garlic powder if you don't have fresh garlic on hand)
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 pepper finely chopped (red, green or both)
(add leftover boiled carrots or other veg. if you have some in your fridge)
1/4 cup of ketchup for the topping
Method:
Set hamburger aside, then in a large bowl crack an egg and lightly beat it, add 1/4 cup milk and all other ingredients except the ketchup - stir and then gently add raw ground beef. Do not push it together tightly, keep it loose and put in a 8x8" square baking pan. Cover with a little more salt and pepper. Push finger marks into top to allow to cook evenly. Sprinkle with a bit more salt and pepper and finally lightly coat top with ketchup. Bake at 350 deg. for about 45 minutes or until done.
