Hamburger Steaks with Tomato Gravy

INGREDIENTS

For the hamburger steaks:

1 lb

ground beef

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

pepper

1/2 tsp

onion powder

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

For the tomato gravy:

3 tbsp

butter ((or bacon grease or use leftover grease from hamburger steaks))

3 tbsp

flour

2 cups

water or chicken stock

1 tsp

sugar

salt and pepper (, to taste)

1 14 1/2 ounce can

Italian diced tomatoes (seasoned with basil & oregano)