HAMBURGER STEAK WITH COUNTRY GRAVY

HAMBURGER STEAK WITH COUNTRY GRAVY Beef Patties 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 egg 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil Country Gravy 4 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup flour Pinch of cayenne Pinch of garlic powder Pinch of onion powder 3 cups milk Salt and pepper to taste Optional: Egg noodles or mashed potatoes In large bowl mix together beef, bread crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Shape into six patties. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Brown patties on both sides; approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Remove patties to oven proof plate and place in oven at 300 degrees for 15 minutes. In same skillet over medium low heat melt butter. Whisk in flour, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder. Continue whisking until golden brown and fragrant; about 10 minutes. Slowly add milk whisking continuously. Simmer until slightly thickened; approximately 2-3 minutes. Gravy will thicken more upon cooling. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Add patties back to the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.