Blue plate beef patties is a recipe together and both consider it a staple menu item. I fix the moist, mildtasting patties often for family and friends. We love them with mashed potatoes, rice or noodles and the gravy, which gets great flavor from fresh mushrooms. From Phyllis Miller of Danville Indiana.

Ingredients 

1 egg

2 green onions with tops, sliced

1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

1 tablespoon prepared mustard

1-1/2 pounds ground beef

1 jar (12 ounces) beef gravy

1/2 cup water

2 to 3 teaspoons prepared horseradish

1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

Method 

In a bowl, beat the egg; stir in onions, bread crumbs and mustard. 

Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties.

In an ungreased skillet, cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink; drain.

on each side or until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a small bowl, combine gravy, water and horseradish; add mushrooms.

Pour over patties. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and heated through. Yield: 4 servings.