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Half-Pound Hamburger Steak
Fresh, organic beef.
Smothered in gravy and served with fresh sides.
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American
Keyword
gravy, hamburger, mashed potatoes, salad, steak
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
minutes
Resting time
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time
45
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
people
Ingredients
Steak
2
lbs
ground beef
grass-fed, organic
olive oil
salt and pepper
to taste
2
yellow onions
large
1
pkg
portabella mushrooms
pre-sliced (optional)
Mashed potatoes
1
lb
potatoes
organic (gold, russet, or red)
2
tbsp.
butter
1/8
cup
milk
salt & pepper
to taste
1
pkg
beef gravy
organic
1
handful
fresh herbs such as chive and parsley
finely chopped (optional)
Salad
4
oz
spring mix or baby arugala
1
oz.
cherry tomatoes
salad dressing
Homemade vinegarette, oil& vinegar, or your preferred dressing
4
slices
bread
toasted
Instructions
Homemade Mashed Potatoes:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
Add potatoes.
Cook until you can pierce through with a fork.
Drain, return pot back to burner.
Melt the butter. Add milk, salt, and pepper.
Add potatoes and slowly mash.
Optional
: stir in fresh herbs.
Caramelized onions and mushrooms:
Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet.
Add mushrooms, onions, salt and pepper.
Cook down until the potatoes are ready.
Transfer to a plate, keep warm.
Prepare the salad:
Arrange greens on a serving dish and top with tomatoes.
Make the steaks:
Form 1/2 lb rectangle shaped patties.
Round the edges using your palms.
Using the same skillet, heat on med-high, and add more oil
Add the steaks, 2 at a time. Cook to desired temperature.
Remove and allow to rest.
Make the gravy:
Cook according to package directions.
Cover and set aside.
Serve:
Place steak with the potatoes on a large plate.
Make a well in the center of the potatoes and pour in some gravy.
Top the steak with the onions, mushrooms, and more gravy.
Drizzle some dressing onto the salad.
Toss and serve onto each plate with a slice of toast, cut in half.