Poor Mans Hamburger Steaks And Mashed Potatoes Food

HAMBURGER STEAK

Steps:

• Line a tray or baking sheet with wax paper; set aside.
• In a large bowl, use your hands or a fork to gently combine the ground beef, egg, cracker crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Shape the meat mixture into 4 equal patties.
• Place the patties on the prepared tray. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the patties until browned and crispy on the outside and cooked through on the inside, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the patties to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm while you make the gravy.
• Add 1 more tablespoon of butter to the drippings in the skillet. When the butter melts, add the mushrooms to the skillet and fry until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in the condensed soup and the milk; bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer the gravy for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the parsley.
• Return the patties to the skillet. Warm over low heat, spooning the gravy over the patties.
• Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve immediately.

POOR MAN'S HAMBURGER STEAKS AND MASHED POTATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, add ground beef, crushed crackers, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and all seasonings.
• Using your hands or a wooden spoon, gently mix all ingredients together.
• Form into 8 patties (remember that they shrink when they cook!).
• Place 3/4 cup flour on a plate or in a bowl. Dredge all of the patties in the flour.
• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 3 Tablespoons butter in the skillet. Once hot, add patties to the skillet (you probably won't be able to fit all the patties, so work in batches).
• Sear both sides of the patty until it turns golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side (don't worry about cooking it all the way through - it will finish cooking in the oven).
• Place the patties in the prepared baking pan.
• To make the gravy, use the skillet that you browned the patties in. If needed, add in 1 Tablespoon butter. Turn the heat to medium and add the onions and mushrooms, scraping up the browned bits in the pan from the patties while sauteing the vegetables. After the onions start to turn soft (after 3-4 minutes), add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Remove pan from heat and add in cream of mushroom soup, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well, then pour the gravy evenly over the top of the patties in the pan.
• Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until meat is completely cooked.
• Serve topped with fresh parsley, mashed potatoes on the side, and roasted broccoli or green beans for a complete and easy meal!