Memorable Beef Patties

Memorable, because my husband always remembers to ask for these! Big hit with all the guys here!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 2  slices bacon, diced
• 1  tablespoon  minced onion
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

• Gravy

• 2  tablespoons  chopped green peppers
• 1  tablespoon  chopped onion
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  tablespoons flour

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients; form 4 oval patties.
2. Brown patties on both sides.
3. Remove and keep warm.
4. Reserve 2 T drippings in skillet.
5. Saute green pepper and onion until tender.
6. Add next 6 ingredients.
7. Mix flour and water to a smooth paste.
8. Add to tomato mixture, stirring constantly.
9. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
10. Return patties; cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
11. Uncover and simmer 5 more minutes.
12. Remove bay leaf.