Beef Patties with Gravy

You don’t have to head to the closest diner to enjoy a blue-plate special—not when you have this recipe for beef patties with gravy in your back pocket. It couldn’t be easier to prepare a savory and comforting meal, thanks to the magic of a great gravy that’s taken up a notch thanks to a few clever additions (horseradish, we’re looking at you).

This is a perfect meal to serve on a dark winter night when everyone needs a comforting mood boost. Of course, these ground beef patties with gravy are welcome any time of the year, for lunch as well as for dinner.

Beef Patties with Gravy Ingredients

• Egg: Use one large egg. Take the egg out of the refrigerator ahead of time and let it come to room temperature.
• Green onions: The recipe calls for two sliced green onions, including all of the darker and lighter green portions.
• Seasoned bread crumbs: Seasoned bread crumbs add extra flavor to this dish. Make sure to use standard bread crumbs, not panko. If you don’t have any on hand, choose a substitute for bread crumbs like crushed crackers, pretzels or even potato chips.
• Prepared mustard: Prepared mustard simply means the kind that you would scoop from a jar, not a mustard you make from scratch using mustard seeds or powder.
• Ground beef: For the ground beef, you can use either a 90-10 or 80-20 ratio of lean to fat. It’s totally up to you.
• Beef gravy: Use a 12-ounce jar of beef gravy from the store, or, even better yet, make your own gravy from scratch.
• Prepared horseradish: As with the mustard, prepared horseradish simply means it’s ready to scoop from a jar.
• Fresh mushrooms: Standard button mushrooms work best for this recipe.
• Fresh parsley: The parsley is optional, but it adds a pleasant pop of color and a nice herby flavor.

Directions

Step 1: Mix and shape the beef patties

In a large bowl, beat the egg. Stir in the onions, bread crumbs and mustard. Add the beef and mix lightly but thoroughly, then shape the mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.

Step 2: Cook the beef patties

In an ungreased skillet, cook the patties until the meat is no longer pink, four to five minutes on each side, then drain any excess fat.

Step 3: Mix and cook the gravy

In a small bowl, combine the gravy, water and horseradish, then add the mushrooms. Pour this mixture over the patties and cook, uncovered, until the mushrooms are tender and heated through, which will take about five minutes. If desired, sprinkle the patties and gravy with parsley and serve them.

Beef Patties with Gravy Variations

• Use ground turkey: If you are looking to make a slightly leaner dish that will still be full of flavor, use ground turkey instead of ground beef. Follow all the rest of the steps just as they are laid out here.
• Skip the mushrooms: If you are not a fan of mushroom recipes, just leave them out and proceed with the cooking.
• Spice it up: If you like your food with a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of hot sauce or a few shakes of cayenne pepper into the gravy. It will enrich the other flavors.

How to Store Beef Patties with Gravy

To store beef patties with gravy, let them cool before transferring them to an airtight container and storing them in the refrigerator for up to four days.

How do you reheat beef patties with gravy?

To reheat beef patties with gravy, one option is to transfer a portion to a microwave-safe container and microwave them for two to three minutes, pausing to stir the gravy. You can also transfer a portion to a saucepan with a tablespoon of water and heat, covered, until the meat is heated through, stirring occasionally.

Beef Patties with Gravy Tips

What does adding an egg to ground beef do?

Adding an egg to ground beef helps your patties, meat loaf and meatballs stick together. This lets you mix the meat without overworking it, which can make it tough.

How do you keep ground beef patties from falling apart?

To keep ground beef patties from falling apart, first form them into a ball, using a light touch. Then shape the patties, cover them and refrigerate them for at least 10 minutes before cooking.

What should you serve with ground beef patties?

You can serve many things with ground beef patties, including mashed potatoes, smashed potatoes, broccolini or even rice pilaf.