Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Recipe Source: Libby

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• ½ cup finely diced onion
• ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 Tbl. Worcestershire sauce
• 3 Tbl. fresh parsley, minced
• 1 Tbl. dried shallot and roasted garlic
• (or 1 garlic clove & 1 shallot clove, minced)
• ½ tsp. freshly cracked pepper
• ½ tsp. kosher salt
• 1 Tbl. butter, for pan frying

Directions:

1. Combine ingredients and form into 3-4 oval shaped patties.
2. Melt 1 Tbl. butter in a large skillet, sauté patties 4-5 minutes per side over medium heat until nicely browned.
3. Remove from pan and reserve.

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbl. butter
• 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 Tbl. fresh thyme leaves, minced
• 2 Tbl. flour
• 1½ - 2 cups beef broth
• salt & freshly cracked pepper

Directions:

1. Add 1 Tbl. butter, sliced mushrooms, and shallots and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
2. Add the fresh thyme and cook an additional minute. Dust mixture with flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. The mixture will be thick.
3. Gradually stir in beef broth ½ cup at a time, allowing mixture to come to a boil in between each addition. Add more broth until desired thickness is achieved. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Return steak patties to gravy, reduce heat to low, and allow to braise until patties are cooked through.
5. Serve over mashed potatoes with fresh parsley to garnish.