Split the ground beef into 4 equal parts and make into four patties, each 4″ across. In a small bowl mix all dried seasonings. Press the seasoning mixture evenly into both sides of each appty. Meanwhile, heat a large, heavy, non-stick skillet (cast iron for choice) over medium heat for 5 minutes. Cook the patties in the hot skillet for 6 minutes, turning once. Remove patties and keep them warm. Increase the heat to high, add onion rings and cook until just tender, stirring all the time. Place a tomato slice on each half-bun, top with a patty and then onions. Garnish with sour cream.

Variations:

Mix the spices in with the hamburger meat before forming patties, instead of rubbing on the outside
Use fresh herbs instead of dried, increasing amounts as needed
Spread hamburger buns with butter, mayo or other dressing before adding filling
Use hot sauce instead of or as well as sour cream

Pound cutlets between sheets of waxed paper with a mallet, of not pre-tenderized. Cut each into 2″ pieces. Shake in  bag with flour, salt and pepper to coat, and set aside. In a medium-size saucepan, bring water, milk and 2 tbsp butter to a boil. Stir in noodles and sauce mix, mushrooms and garlic. Boil 8 mins or until noodles are tender, stirring as needed. Meanwhile, in a medium-size skillet over medium heat, melt remaining 4 tbsp butter. Saute cutlets until lightly browned on each side, then add lemon juice to pan (reserving some lemon slices for garnish if desired) and cook until reduced. Place noodles and sauce on serving platter. Arrange cutlets on top, then pour reduced lemon/butter mix over cutlets. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Serves 4.

Variations

Use chicken breast or pork tenderloin slices instead of veal cutlets
Add wine or Marsala to lemon juice when cooking meat

Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, sweet pepper, and tarragon: saute, stirring when necessary, until tender. Add potatoes and stir until heated through. Stir in chicken, parsley and salt and pepper. Pour cream over mixture, and cook over low heat until cream is absorbed. Sprinkle with Parmesan and place under broiler until lightly browned. Serves 4.

Variations:
Substitute other cooked meats (or canned fish) for chicken
Substitute other herbs for tarragon and parsley
Use fresh or dried hash brown potatoes instead of frozen
Use some hot pepper instead of sweet
Add other vegetables like chopped celery or carrot