Caressa Cameron's Fried Hamburgers with Mushroom Gravy Recipe | Southern Comfort

Miss Virginia and Miss America 2010, Caressa Cameron, submitted this recipe for Fried Hamburgers with Mushroom Gravy.

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INGREDIENTS

1 ‑ 1 1/4 pounds extra lean ground beef 1 ‑ 1 1/4 pounds extra lean ground beef 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 3 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs 3 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons milk 1 large egg, slightly beaten 1 large egg, slightly beaten 2 tablespoons grated onion 2 tablespoons grated onion 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 to 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms 3/4 to 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup beef broth 1 cup beef broth 1 tablespoon dry red wine, optional 1 tablespoon dry red wine, optional

PREPARATION:

1. Combine ground beef, pepper, salt, seasoned salt, and bread crumbs; shape into 4 oval patties. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry the patties for about 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
2. Combine ground beef, pepper, salt, seasoned salt, and bread crumbs; shape into 4 oval patties. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry the patties for about 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
3. Remove patties to warm plate and keep warm. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
4. Remove patties to warm plate and keep warm. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
5. Add mushrooms to the drippings and cook until tender. Add flour to the skillet; stir until hot and bubbly.
6. Add mushrooms to the drippings and cook until tender. Add flour to the skillet; stir until hot and bubbly.
7. Add the beef broth and wine, if using; cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened. Pour over the burgers and serve with rice and a vegetable side dish.
8. Add the beef broth and wine, if using; cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened. Pour over the burgers and serve with rice and a vegetable side dish.

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