Hot Hamburger Sandwich

A juicy seasoned hamburger patty served over soft sandwich bread and smothered in rich homemade brown gravy for a classic old-fashioned diner favorite.

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 908kcal

Author Diane Gail

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups warm water
2 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon paste
3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic + more to season burger to taste
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 pound ground beef
salt to taste
coarse ground black pepper to taste
4 slices white sandwich bread

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Instructions

In a measuring cup, dissolve the beef bouillon in the hot water and set aside.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the prepared beef bouillon until smooth.
Stir in the onion powder and garlic powder, then simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the gravy has thickened. Reduce the heat to low to keep warm.
Shape the ground beef into 2 oblong patties. Cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat, seasoning with salt, coarse black pepper, and granulated garlic to taste. Cook to your preferred temperature.
Arrange 2 slices of sandwich bread on each serving plate. Place a cooked hamburger patty on top of each bed of bread.
Spoon the hot brown gravy generously over each hamburger patty and bread. Serve immediately.

Notes

Shape the ground beef gently to keep the burgers tender.
If the gravy thickens while it sits, whisk in a splash of hot water until it reaches your preferred consistency.
Serve immediately after ladling the gravy over the burgers to keep the bread from becoming soggy.

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