Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Mix 2 cups flour with salt and pepper.
  2. Shape ground beef into four thin patties.
  3. Dip patties into flour, then beaten egg, then flour again.
  4. Put shortening, oil or lard into a heavy skillet over medium high heat.
  5. When a little flour sprinkled into skillet begins to sizzle, add patties.
  6. Cook for about 5 minutes per side.
  7. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  8. To make gravy:
  9. Remove all but four tablespoons of fat from skillet.
  10. Stir in 4 tablespoons of dredging flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  11. Stir, scraping up browned bits, for about one minute till light brown.
  12. Whisk in milk gradually.
  13. Whisk until thick and bubbly.
  14. Remove from heat.
  15. Add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste.
  16. Stir well.