Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 egg, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup shortening or oil or lard (for frying)

for gravy

* 4 tablespoons of dredging flour
* 4 tablespoons cooking fat
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, depending on taste
* 3 cups milk

Directions

Mix 2 cups flour with salt and pepper.Shape ground beef into four thin patties.Dip patties into flour, then beaten egg, then flour again.Put shortening, oil or lard into a heavy skillet over medium high heat.

When a little flour sprinkled into skillet begins to sizzle, add patties.Cook for about 5 minutes per side.Remove and drain on paper towels.

To make gravy:Remove all but four tablespoons of fat from skillet.Stir in 4 tablespoons of dredging flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.Stir, scraping up browned bits, for about one minute till light brown.Whisk in milk gradually.Whisk until thick and bubbly.Remove from heat.Add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste.Stir well.