June 13, 2023

Granny Pearl’s Smothered Hamburger with Mushroom/Gravy Sauce

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Granny Pearl’s Smothered Hamburger with Mushroom/Gravy Sauce is an old family recipe that my Son gave me and begged me to make and I’m so glad I did. It came from the recipe box of his Great Grandmother Pearl who was one of the sweetest ladies and true Southerner from an era gone by.

It is a delectable dish that combines juicy meat patties with a rich and savory mushroom sauc. This makes for a symphony of flavors that meld together in perfect harmony. Each bite offers a tender and succulent burst of beef, complemented by the earthy notes of the mushroom gravy. Granny Pearl’s Smothered Hamburger with mushroom gravy is a comforting and satisfying dish that warms the heart and soul, evoking nostalgic memories of shared meals and treasured family traditions.

Granny Pearls Smothered Hamburger with Mushroom Gravy

Smothered Hamburger with mushroom gravy is a comforting and satisfying dish that warms the heart and soul, evoking nostalgic memories of shared meals and treasured family traditions.

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Servings 7 to 8 People

Ingredients

2 Lbs Hamburger Meat
2 eggs
3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 large onion sliced
1 cup Flour
8 ounces mushrooms sliced
2-4 Tablespoons of oil as needed
2-4 Tablespoons of butter as needed
1 Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 to 2 cups of Beef Broth or Stock unsalted, use as needed
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
2 teaspoons Seasoned Salt
1 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

Cut onions and mushrooms and set aside
Season hamburger meat in a medium bowl with seasoned salt, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and Worcestershire. Add bread crumbs and eggs and mix thoroughly.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet. Caramelize the onions on medium heat and remove to a bowl. Add 2 Tablespoons of oil to skillet. Brown the Mushrooms and remove to same bowl as onions.
While cooking inion and mushrooms, form the hamburger into patties
Add plenty of flour to a plastic bag – roll hamburger patties in flour and set aside
Add 2 Tablespoons oil to skillet. Brown the Patties on each side on medium heat. Take the meat out and set aside
Add the same spice to the onions and mushrooms, sprinkle lightly.
Add the Cream of Mushroom soup to skillet.
Add a splash of Worcestershire.
Cook until gravy starts to turn brown
Add beef broth a little at a time until it reaches a slightly watery gravy consistency.(1-1/2 to 2 cups)
Add browned hamburger Patties back to the skillet
Reduce heat to Low. Simmer for 15 minutes then turn Pattie’s over and simmer another 15 minutes. Add mushrooms and onions back to skillet and cook for 5 more minutes. Salt and pepper to taste