🥩 Classic Homemade Beef Patties

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• ¼ cup milk

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 large egg

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp oil (for cooking)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Mix the Patties

1. In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk; let soak 2–3 minutes.

2. Add ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.

3. Mix gently until just combined.

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2️⃣ Shape

• Divide mixture into 4 equal portions.

• Shape into oval or round patties about ¾-inch thick.

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3️⃣ Cook

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

3. Remove and let rest 5 minutes.

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🥔 Creamy Mashed Potatoes

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed

• ½ cup warm milk (or more as needed)

• 4 tbsp butter

• Salt & black pepper to taste

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.

2. Drain well and return to pot.

3. Add butter and mash until smooth.

4. Gradually stir in warm milk until creamy.

5. Season with salt and pepper.

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🍽 Serving Idea

Serve beef patties over mashed potatoes with:

• Brown gravy

• Steamed green beans

• Sautéed onions and mushrooms

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✨ Optional Upgrade: Simple Brown Gravy

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp flour

• 2 cups beef broth

Melt butter, whisk in flour, cook 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in broth and simmer until thickened.

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If you’d like, I can also give you:

• 🍄 Salisbury steak version with onion gravy

• 🧅 Smothered beef patties

• 🧀 Cheesy stuffed beef patties

• ⚡ 30-minute one-pan version

Just tell me which one you’d like!