Poor Man's Hamburger Steaks

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Ketchup, for serving (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, diced onion, diced bell pepper, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce until combined.
2. Form the mixture into four patties.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the patties to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping once, until cooked through.
5. Serve the hamburger steaks with ketchup, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• The origin of the hamburger is up for debate, but it is believed to have started in the USA in the late 1800s.
• Hamburgers are one of the most popular fast foods in the world, with Americans eating an average of three hamburgers per week.
• The average hamburger contains about 300 calories and 10 grams of fat.