Salisbury Steak


          10 3/4  ounces        cream of mushroom soup, condensed
           1 1/2  pounds        ground beef, lean
           1/2    cup           dry bread crumbs -- or cracker crumbs
           1/2    teaspoon      salt
            1/8   teaspoon      pepper
           1                    onion -- finely chopped
           1                    egg -- slightly beaten
           1/3    cup           water

  Heat oven to 350 F.  In medium bowl, combine 1/4 of the soup with 
  remaining ingredients except water; mix well.  Shape into 6 patties; 
  arrange in single layer in 13 x 9-inch or 12 x8-inch baking dish.  Bake 
  uncovered at 350 F. for 30 minutes.  Skim off fat.  In small bowl, combine 
  remaining soup and water; spoon over patties.  Return to oven and bake for 
  10 minutes.  If desired, garnish with mushroom slices.