Best Salisbury Steak

Best Salisbury Steak

from tasteofhome.com

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons crushed butter-flavored crackers
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 3/4 pound ground beef
  • 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1-3/4 cups water
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
  • Hot mashed potatoes
  • Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, combine egg, cracker crumbs, onion, salt, pepper and sage. Add beef and mix well. Shape into 2 patties.

  2. 2

    In a medium skillet, cook patties until browned, 4-5 minutes per side; drain. Remove to a platter and keep warm.

  3. 3

    In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in flour; blend well. Add water and bouillon; cook and stir until smooth and thickened. Stir in browning sauce if desired. Return patties to gravy and cook, uncovered, over low heat until heated through, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with mashed potatoes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.