Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy

Super impressed with this meal – Hamburger Steak with onions & gravy; served on top of a layer of mashed marscapone potatoes and veggies on the side. 

Incredible – hamburger really did taste like a steak – secret was the salt & pepper, which reminded me of my dad’s hamburgers.  Hubby raved about the gravy – definitely a keeper! 

Would not be ashamed to serve this to company!  Not only easy to prepare but easy on the pocket book too! 

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

½ t salt & pepper, divided

1 T canola oil, divided

1.5 c vertically sliced onion

2 t all purpose flour

1 c unsalted beef stock

1.   Divide beef into 4 equal portions, shape each into a ½ inch thick patty.  Sprinkle patties evenly with ¼ t salt and ¼ t pepper.  Heat 2 t of oil in large skillet over med high heat; add patties.  Cook 3 minutes on each side or until brown; remove from pan.

2.   Add remaining 1 t of oil to pan; add sliced onions.  Saute 3 mins or until lightly browned and tender.  Sprinkle onion with flour, cook 30 seconds stirring constantly.  Add stock to pan; reduce heat to med, partially cover and cook 5 mins or until gravy is slightly thickened.

Meanwhile, drained cooked potatoes, add milk and 1 t marscapone cheese and whip.

Place small mound of potato on plate, top with hamburger and onions & gravy.  I also served cooked frozen veggies. 

4 servings/6g carb/259 c

Adapted from Cooking Light/40 under 40/April 2014