Memorable Beef Patties

• 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

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.

ground beef, bacon, onion, salt, pepper, gravy, green peppers, onion, tomatoes, bay leaf, sugar, garlic salt, celery, pepper, water, flour

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/memorable-beef-patties-30938 (may not work)