Combine in a medium-sized mixing bowl the beef, eggs, pepper, salt, garlic, breadcrumbs, and mushroom soup. Mix ingredients well.
Form 6-8 thick patties and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt margarine (4 oz). Place patties in the hot skillet and brown on each side for about 4 minutes.
Remove patties from skillet and set them in a baking dish or pan. Reserve drippings from skillet.
Add 4 oz flour to drippings, heat, and stir.
Add 1 quart water with 2 tbsp beef base and stir vigorously until the gravy is hot and begins to bubble.
Pour gravy over Salisbury patties and bake at 350°F for about 45-60 minutes.
