Comments on: Southern-Style Hamburger Steaks with Onion Mushroom Gravy

By: J. Chris Thomas

J. Chris Thomas — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 20:55:21 +0000

Jackie, This is a great recipe and just like what my grandmother taught me how to make, way back when in the 1950’s. This is how it’s supposed to be made. Being a chef and a recent escapee from NYC, now living in SC, I’m learning to cook all things southern. And I’m always up to try something new. However, 99 percent of the recipes for hamburger steak or Salisbury steak include cream of mushroom soup and/or Lipton onion soup seasoning. Yuch!
BTW, it’s not a good practice to wash mushrooms. They’re like little sponges. Mushrooms can absorb about 5 times their normal moisture content in under a minute. If you’re making just mushrooms for a side, once wet, mushrooms are nearly impossible to fully dry, which makes it less likely they’ll take on that coveted golden color and those crispy edges when you sauté them; and they lose their flavor. If incorporated into a dish, they will neither lend any flavor nor will they take on any flavor. And if you wash then and store them for future use, they’ll go totally funk long before they ever meet the skillet. I use cheap China bristle paint brushes (1 inch, from any hardware store). That’s how I brush the dirt off and I also use those brushes, instead of $25 pastry brushes, for my pastry work as well. They can be washed in the dishwasher (about 25 times). Then get a new one for about 50 cents.
Thanks again for the recipe. Keep up the good work. God bless.

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 19:50:06 +0000

In reply to Adam J. Holland. Oh, yes! We love Basmati rice. The last of the leftovers were served over Basmati. Both my husband and myself are okra eatin' fools. We eat it a good bit. Adam, you have excellent tastes! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.

By: Adam J. Holland

Adam J. Holland — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 02:03:23 +0000

I have an idea. Serve these (with white rice) and a big side of fried okra. Heaven.

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 00:23:38 +0000

In reply to Florida Farm Girl. I love you, Sue! Mashed potatoes should be mashed, not whipped. You're so right on that. I hadn't made this in quite sometime and my husband had forgotten about it. When I made it again to update the photos, he was deliriously happy and thought it was "good beyond description." The simplest foods really are the best. Merry Christmas!

By: Florida Farm Girl

Florida Farm Girl — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 22:21:11 +0000

Jackie, I don’t know how I missed this recipe but it sounds devine!! I just happen to have some hot Jimmy Dean sausage in the frig. We seldom buy bacon or sausage, but it was on sale. Sigh. Maybe this’ll be our comforting Christmas dinner. I’ve put sour cream and/or mayo in my mashed potatoes for forever.Nothing better. And keep that blasted mixer away from my potatoes!!! Use an old fashioned masher so there’s lumps in there.

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Sun, 25 May 2014 00:23:18 +0000

In reply to Clara. That is such wonderful news, Clara! That you for letting us be a part of a good family meal.

By: Clara

Clara — Sun, 25 May 2014 00:21:09 +0000

Wonderful dish! All four of my guys loved everything about it and that doesn’t happen often. I plan to try more of your recipes soon!

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:25:46 +0000

In reply to Netasha. LOL! Mayo is good in mashed potatoes if you get the right amount and don't stump your toe. :)

By: Netasha

Netasha — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:15:59 +0000

I used to have to put mayo in my mashed potatoes as my EX was lactose intolerant. I used to try and sneak in a garlic clove and a quartered onion into the water with the spuds but he also didn’t like either. I now make them the way I like them!..lol

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:16:56 +0000

In reply to sandradavisalltheway. So glad you enjoy it, Sandra! I haven't made it in awhile. Reading your comment makes me crave it. :)

By: sandradavisalltheway

sandradavisalltheway — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 23:52:47 +0000

This skillet dinner is soooo good in the heat we are having in soCal!! IT’s just too hot for the oven right now. LUV IT Jackie!!

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:48:00 +0000

In reply to Kami. Hi Kami! Thanks so much for letting me know you enjoyed one of my favorite dishes from my childhood! :)

By: Kami

Kami — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:16:43 +0000

In reply to Jackie Garvin. My whole family LOVED. Will be making this all winter for sure! Thanks for the recipe!

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 01:35:47 +0000

In reply to Kami. I hope you enjoy it, Kami!

By: Kami

Kami — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 05:41:17 +0000

I’m making trying this one night this week! My kinda food for sure!

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:31:46 +0000

In reply to Mary Ann.

Mary Ann,

I hope you and your family enjoy a wonderful Memorial Day! 🙂

By: Mary Ann

Mary Ann — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:40:12 +0000

Yum! Just the kind of food my Husband loves, this is on the menu this weekend for sure even if it is BBQ time! I haven’t done the mayo trick ever but will try it next time. I use the cream cheese if I have it but it isn’t really one of my staples. We love your style of cooking here in SCal Jackie!

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:57:50 +0000

In reply to Sandra Davis.

Sandra,

You are so sweet and your comments always make my day! I’m so happy that Miss Priss likes this dish! Thank you for being you! 🙂

By: Sandra Davis

Sandra Davis — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:01:55 +0000

Jackie… my daughter, who’s fifteen, picky, thinks she’s a vegetarian at times, grosses out easily, etc….LOVES this dish. We are having it for dinner tonight! She LOVES your brown gravy! And it just so happens that I have everything I need, I don’t have to go to the store. That’s the beauty in your recipes.. simple everyday ingredients! My life is complete now! 🙂

By: Jackie Garvin

Jackie Garvin — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:07:31 +0000

In reply to Leesa Silvers.

Leesa,

The success of this simple little ingredients lies in two things: (1) tasty sausage and (2) good quality ground beef. I only recommend Jimmy Dean sausage because it’s been consistently good with just the right seasoning blend. This recipe is the epitome of down home Southern cooking. Simple yet tasty. I just can’t find a thing in this world wrong with that. Thanks so much for letting me know you enjoyed the recipe. Please feel free to share the link to the recipe as much as you would like. Tasty food doesn’t have to be complicated. 🙂