Trapping season is here.
And I'm sad about it.
Jim leaves today for his favorite time of the year.
The first run he is gone for is usually about 6-7 days long, then comes home for about half a day. After that it's 4 days on, half day off (at home) til he's had his fill. Then it's 5 days of deer season. But after deer season, he's back to being all mine! And I cannot wait.
So for dinner last night, I wanted to make something manly. A fullfilling meal, and I was thinking to involve hamburger (because we get it cheap) and I was craving mashed potatoes.
Salsbury Steaks
You'll need:
For the steaks:
1.25lbs ground beef
half an onion
1 egg
1-2 tbls worcestershire sauce (I always have to Google the spelling!)
1/4 cup panko crumbs
For the Gravy:
1 packet Country Style Gravy
1 cup milk
1 cup cold water
And I'm sad about it.
Jim leaves today for his favorite time of the year.
The first run he is gone for is usually about 6-7 days long, then comes home for about half a day. After that it's 4 days on, half day off (at home) til he's had his fill. Then it's 5 days of deer season. But after deer season, he's back to being all mine! And I cannot wait.
So for dinner last night, I wanted to make something manly. A fullfilling meal, and I was thinking to involve hamburger (because we get it cheap) and I was craving mashed potatoes.
Salsbury Steaks
You'll need:
For the steaks:
1.25lbs ground beef
half an onion
1 egg
1-2 tbls worcestershire sauce (I always have to Google the spelling!)
1/4 cup panko crumbs
For the Gravy:
1 packet Country Style Gravy
1 cup milk
1 cup cold water
Put all the steak ingredients in a bowl. Mix with hands until thoroughly combined. Then form into patties. I made 5.
Place patties on a heated, sprayed pan. Those are going to need 5 minutes on each side to brown, and later, they'll be cooked thoroughly.
While those are browning on the first side, let's get ready to make mashed potatoes.
Place patties on a heated, sprayed pan. Those are going to need 5 minutes on each side to brown, and later, they'll be cooked thoroughly.
While those are browning on the first side, let's get ready to make mashed potatoes.
Mashed Potatoes
You'll need:
5 (or so) russet potatoes
1/4 cup milk
1/2 stick butter
Peel the potatoes, and cut into chunks.
You'll need:
5 (or so) russet potatoes
1/4 cup milk
1/2 stick butter
Peel the potatoes, and cut into chunks.
Put the potatoes in a pot and pour water on them til they are fully covered. Place pot on stove on high. These will need to come to a boil. Once boiling, they need to stay boiling for 10-15 minutes, until tender.
So now you have your potatoes and your patties going. Flip the patties to do 5 minutes on the other side.
So now you have your potatoes and your patties going. Flip the patties to do 5 minutes on the other side.
Once the patties have had their second 5 minute session, remove them from the pan.
In the same pan, pour your gravy mix in, along with 1 cup milk and 1 cup water. Start whisking that.
In the same pan, pour your gravy mix in, along with 1 cup milk and 1 cup water. Start whisking that.
Try to get the lumps out, but it's not going to be completley smooth, I'll tell you that.
Then add your patties back in the pan over the gravy. Scoop some gravy over the top of the patties.
Then add your patties back in the pan over the gravy. Scoop some gravy over the top of the patties.
Put a lid over the pan so the patties can cook. Simmer for 10 minutes.
While your patties are simmering, check your potatoes. If a fork can easily go into a piece, they're ready! Drain the pot. Add your 1/4 cup milk and 1/2 stick butter. Then mash away!
Once the patties are done simmering, and the potatoes are mashed, serve up a plate!
I get so full off this meal that I only need a small portion. But it is sooooo good.
Beware of any dogs hanging around, as they like this meal, too.
Beware of any dogs hanging around, as they like this meal, too.