Scott's Recipe

Beef Patties Chicken Fried With White Gravy

Category: Beef

.Dredge
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup yellow or white cornmeal
2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
3/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Chicken Fried Hamburger
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cups buttermilk
Vegetable oil, for frying

White Gravy
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk
3/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
▢1/2 tsp pepper


1. Combine all ingredients for dredge in a shallow dish and mix well.
2. Mix the salt and pepper into ground beef. Divide ground beef into 8 equal pieces and flatten into 1/2-inch thick patties.
3. Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl.
4. Dredge patties in dredge mixture, dip in buttermilk, and then dredge a second time, making sure they are coated well.
5. Pour 1/2-inch of oil in a deep cast iron skillet (or another type of skillet). Heat oil to 350 degrees.
6. Fry 4 pieces at a time, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
7. Repeat with remaining 4 patties. If desired you can keep the first 4 warm in a 200 degree oven.
8. To make gravy, pour excess oil out of the pan, leaving 1/3 cup of oil and the browned bits in the pan.
9. Add flour and place over medium heat. Whisk for 1 minute. Whisk in milk, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook until thick and bubbly. If you want the gravy thinner, add a little more milk.

Notes
To make this recipe spicy, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the gravy.
Serve over mashed potatoes for a delicious southern meal