Hamburger Steaks with Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 pkg Hearty Beef Stew Seasoning, divided
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups water
• 2 lbs (900 g) lean ground beef
• ¹⁄₂ tbsp oil
• 3 tbsp cold water
• 2 tbsp corn starch

Preparation

1. Measure out 5 tbsp seasoning into a bowl. Add water; stir to combine. Set aside to hydrate.
2. In a separate bowl, crumble in beef and remaining seasoning, about 3 tbsp. Using your hands, mix to combine. Form into eight patties.
3. Heat oil in a large non-stick fry pan over medium-high heat. Add patties; cook 4–5 min per side, or until cooked through. Cook in batches if you have a small pan. Once cooked, remove from pan; cover to keep warm.
4. In same pan (don’t wash) set over low heat, add reserved seasoning mixture. Bring to a simmer (this will happen quickly), scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
5. In a small bowl, whisk cold water and corn starch. Stirring constantly, add corn starch slurry to pan. Continue stirring frequently until thickened, 1 min.
6. Pour gravy over patties before serving.