Hamburger Steak And Gravy - My Way - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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