Poor Man’s Steak
A heartwarming dish filled with nostalgia featuring ground beef patties served with rich mushroom gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups mushroom gravy
- Butter for frying
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Start by finely chopping the onion.
- Mix it up: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, and egg. Season with salt and pepper.
- Shape the patties: Form the mixture into oval-shaped patties, about ½ inch thick.
- Fry the patties: In a skillet over medium heat, melt a tablespoon of butter. Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Making it saucy: Once cooked, remove the patties and add mushroom gravy to the skillet, scraping any bits from the pan.
- Bring it all together: Place the patties back in the skillet, spoon gravy over them, and let them bask for a minute.
Notes
Serve over mashed potatoes or rice with steamed greens. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Poor Man's Steak, ground beef recipe, comfort food, hearty meal