COUNTRY FRIED HAMBURGER STEAKS WITH GRAVY

Country Fried Hamburger Steaks With Gravy image

Provided by Rose Daly

Categories Burgers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

STEAKS
1 large egg
1/2 c milk
3/4 c self rising flour
1 tsp seasoning salt
1/2 tsp each ground black pepper and garlic powder, or to taste
1 lb ground beef
1/2 c vegetable oil
GRAVY
3 Tbsp seasoned flour
3 Tbsp oil
1 c milk

Steps:

1. In a shallow dish beat together egg and 1/2 cup milk, set aside.
2. In another shallow dish or on a plate mix together 3/4 cup of flour,seasoned salt,pepper,and garlic powder.
3. Shape ground beef into three equal sized oval "steaks" and flatten into 1/4 inch thickness.
4. Add each "steak" one at a time to egg mixture, coating both sides well.
5. Then add each "steak" to seasoned flour,making sure to cover each side well.
6. Heat oil until hot but not smoking over medium heat in skillet large enough to hold all the "steaks",then add "steaks" cook until both sides are golden brown.
7. Remove "steaks" and keep warm.
8. To make gravy, drain all but 3 Tablespoons oil, add flour and stir into oil until a paste like texture is reached.
9. Cook this mixture (roux) for about 5 minutes on medium heat to eliminate the raw flower taste,then stir in milk a little at a time until desired thickness is reached, if you want it a little thinner add a bit of water.
10. At this point,taste and add more seasoning if desired.
11. Pour gravy over "steaks" and mashed potatoes.