Country Beef Patties

Name: Country Beef Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 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

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

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
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.
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.