Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup shortening or 1/4 cup oil or 1/4 cup lard ( for frying)
4 tablespoons of dredging flour
4 tablespoons cooking fat
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, depending on taste
3 cups milk
Directions:
Mix 2 cups flour with salt and pepper.
Shape ground beef into four thin patties.
Dip patties into flour, then beaten egg, then flour again.
Put shortening, oil or lard into a heavy skillet over medium high heat.
When a little flour sprinkled into skillet begins to sizzle, add patties.
Cook for about 5 minutes per side.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
To make gravy:.
Remove all but four tablespoons of fat from skillet.
Stir in 4 tablespoons of dredging flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Stir, scraping up browned bits, for about one minute till light brown.
Whisk in milk gradually.
Whisk until thick and bubbly.
Remove from heat.
Add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste.
Stir well.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 35 min.