Salisbury Steak and Mushroom Gravy
1 lb. ground beef
1 large onion, divided (1/2 finely diced, 1/2 sliced )
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. approx. Worcestershire sauce
2 cups beef broth (or equivalent bouillon and water)
1/4 lb. mushrooms
Place ground beef in mixing bowl. Add diced onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well but gently. Form meat into 4 oblong patties. Set aside. Place in hot skillet to brown. While browning, boil 2 cups water, add the beef base, pour into the crockpot. When meat has browned on both sides, place into crockpot. Add sliced onion 1/2, and mushrooms to skillet drippings and heat through. Add to crockpot. Cover and cook all on high for about 3 hours or low for about 6 hours.