COUNTRY FRIED HAMBURGER STEAKS WITH GRAVY

Steps:

• 1. In a shallow dish beat together egg and 1/2 cup milk, set aside.
• 2. In another shallow dish or on a plate mix together 3/4 cup of flour,seasoned salt,pepper,and garlic powder.
• 3. Shape ground beef into three equal sized oval "steaks" and flatten into 1/4 inch thickness.
• 4. Add each "steak" one at a time to egg mixture, coating both sides well.
• 5. Then add each "steak" to seasoned flour,making sure to cover each side well.
• 6. Heat oil until hot but not smoking over medium heat in skillet large enough to hold all the "steaks",then add "steaks" cook until both sides are golden brown.
• 7. Remove "steaks" and keep warm.
• 8. To make gravy, drain all but 3 Tablespoons oil, add flour and stir into oil until a paste like texture is reached.
• 9. Cook this mixture (roux) for about 5 minutes on medium heat to eliminate the raw flower taste,then stir in milk a little at a time until desired thickness is reached, if you want it a little thinner add a bit of water.
• 10. At this point,taste and add more seasoning if desired.
• 11. Pour gravy over "steaks" and mashed potatoes.