Hamburger Steak and Gravy - My Way

Deely's Note:

The starting point for this recipe is credited to CrystalA. Without her original recipe, I never could have come up with this one. This flavorful family favorite is comfort food at its best.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/8 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
• 2 drops liquid smoke
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

pan drippings gravy

• 1/4 cup of leftover dredging flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon beef base (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine ground beef, onion, green pepper, salt and pepper.
2. In a measuring cup combine evaporated milk, Kitchen Bouquet and Liquid Smoke.
3. Add to hamburg mixture.
4. Form into 4 patties, they will be loose.
5. Dredge patties in flour, pepper mixture (save leftover mixture for gravy).
6. Saute in pan with melted butter until well browned, about 4 minutes.
7. Remove patties.
8. For gravy, add flour to pan drippings and cook over low heat for 3 minutes, making a roux.
9. Add beef broth, Worcestershire Sauce and beef base, if using.
10. Place patties in gravy, cover and simmer over med-low heat for 20 minutes, turning once.

Reviews

[Montana Heart Song]

Excellent! I had to substitute ground turkey and olive oil for cooking. Instead of salt and pepper I used 2 tsps of Canadian Steak Seasoning and mixed with the meat. Beef is so flavorable and ground turkey needs a little boost. The pan dripping gravy sounded wonderful but...I had to use no beef base or beef broth and used the drippings and flour into a roux and added milk and water and salt and pepper and it was rich in flavor. Thanks for posting. I LOVED THE EVAPORATED MILK WITH THE FIXINGS IN THE MEAT. iT IS GOOD AND GOOD FOR YOU WITHOUT THE EXTRA FAT!! I am going to try this with ground smoked ham and see what happens. Thanks again.

[Merlot]

This is comfort food at its best! The hamburgers were very tasty, tender and moist. Loved the onions and green peppers in it. We found the gravy a perfect compliment to this dish. I served this along with my green beans and cherry tomatoes and a side salad. Ahhhhh, life is good! Thanks for ANOTHER great recipe, Deely.

[NovaM]

The hamburgers tasted great, but I wasn't sold on the gravy - I found it quite bland and uninteresting. Good recipie for a family dinner