Granny Pearl’s Smothered Hamburger with Mushroom/Gravy Sauce
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
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
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Here is a source from Southern Living of old Recipes: https://www.southernliving.com/food/vintage-recipes
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