Pirates Pantry

Plundering the seven seas for grub worth preserving

Dockside Hot Hamburg Sandwich

main-dishstovetopcomfort-foodamerican

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Servings
4

For the Seasoned Beef Patties

Sear until dark as the deep—crusty edges bring bold flavor to this galley favorite.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces ground beef
  • 1 ¼ tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 ¼ tablespoons dried onion bits
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
  • ¾ teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion powder, dried onion bits, garlic powder, Montreal steak seasoning, and chili powder.
  2. Form mixture into evenly sized patties.
  3. Sear patties in a hot pan over high heat until browned on both sides.
  4. Remove patties and set aside, reserving any juices in the pan.

Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 min • Wait: No time

For the Brown Gravy

Stirring the roux requires a steady hand—lest ye summon lumps that spell doom for the sauce.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup flour
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Gravy Master

Instructions

  1. Add butter to the same pan used for the patties and melt over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a roux.
  3. Slowly whisk in beef broth, ensuring smooth consistency.
  4. Stir in Gravy Master and bring mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened.
  6. Return patties and any reserved juices to the pan.
  7. Cover and simmer until patties are cooked through and gravy is rich and smooth.

Prep: 5 min • Cook: 15 min • Wait: No time

Final Assembly

Ingredients

  • 1 as needed lightly toasted bread or mashed potatoes (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Place patties over toasted bread slices or a bed of mashed potatoes.
  2. Ladle hot gravy generously over the top.
  3. Serve immediately—this feast waits for no tide.

Notes

A hearty tavern-style dish that warms the crew on cold nights ashore. Serve with pickles or a side of peas for a classic touch. Leftovers keep well in the ship’s stores for up to 3 days—reheat gently in a skillet or microwave. For a spicier voyage, add a dash of cayenne to the patty mix.