Peanut Butter Balls with Chocolate Rice Krispies

 

Ingredients

For the Hamburger Steaks:

1 ½ lbs ground beef

½ cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)

1 egg

¼ cup milk

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

2 tbsp oil (for frying)

For the Gravy:

1 medium onion, sliced

1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups beef broth

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp black pepper

Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Make the Patties:

In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Form into 4–5 patties.

2. Cook the Patties:

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4–5 minutes per side until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.

3. Make the Gravy:

In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions (and mushrooms, if using) until soft.

Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute until slightly browned.

Gradually whisk in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.

4. Smother the Steaks:

Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet, spooning gravy over them. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

5. Serve:

Enjoy with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles!