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Country Beef Patties

When my family wants a down-home dinner, this is the recipe they usually request. Bacon in patties gives a subtle smoky flavor, while tomato gravy adds a little zip.—Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

4 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 1 hour

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
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2 bacon strips, diced
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
TOMATO GRAVY:
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 to 2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the beef, bacon, onion, salt and pepper.
Shape into four oval patties; brown in a skillet over medium heat.
Remove patties and keep warm.
Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the same skillet, saute
green pepper and onion in drippings until tender. Add the tomatoes,
bay leaves, sugar, celery salt, salt and pepper.

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Country Beef Patties (continued)

Directions (continued)

Combine flour and water until smooth; add to tomato mixture, stirring
constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until
thickened.
Return patties to gravy. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30
minutes. Uncover; simmer 10 minutes longer. Discard bay leaves.
Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 327 calories, 21 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 83 mg cholesterol, 822 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 25 g protein.