Not Restaurant Gravy - Real Southern Hamburger Steak
Directions
- 1In a bowl, gently mix ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire.
- 2Shape into 4 oval patties (don’t overwork the meat).
- 3Lightly dredge in flour and shake off excess.
- 4Heat oil or bacon grease in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5Brown patties on both sides until deep golden. Remove and set aside.
- 6Lower heat to medium. Add butter if skillet is dry.
- 7Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until lightly browned.
- 8Slowly whisk in warm beef broth, scraping up every browned bit.
- 9Add black pepper and salt. Simmer until thick enough to coat a spoon.
- 10Return patties to the skillet.
- 11Spoon gravy over the top.
- 12Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until tender and fully cooked.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 cup flour (for light dredging)
- 2 tbsp oil or bacon grease
- Pan drippings
- 2 tbsp butter (if needed)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2.5 cups warm beef broth
- 1 tsp black pepper (Southern style = bold)
- Salt, to taste
Equipment
bowlcast-iron skillet
Tips
- Bacon grease = deeper flavor
- Gravy should be THICK, not watery
- Let it simmer low for tender patties
- Even better the next day
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