Salisbury Steak With Mushrooms

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 onion, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
• 7 saltine crackers, finely crushed (about 1/4 cup)
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 ounces sliced mixed mushrooms
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Buttered egg noodles, for serving (optional)

1. Gently mix the beef, egg, onion, cracker crumbs, sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl using your hands.
2. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into oval patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Brown the patties, about 4 minutes per side.
5. Transfer to a plate.
6. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and cook the mushrooms until slightly browned, about 2 minutes.
7. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste, scraping up any browned bits.
8. Sprinkle in the flour and stir, then stir in 2 1/2 cups hot water and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes.
9. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, swirling to combine.
10. Return the patties and any juices from the plate to the skillet.
11. Simmer until the sauce thickens and the patties are cooked through, about 2 minutes.
12. Sprinkle with parsley and season with salt and pepper.
13. Serve with noodles, if desired.
14. Per serving: Calories 352; Fat 21 g (Saturated 10 g); Cholesterol 141 mg; Sodium 428 mg; Carbohydrate 11 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 27g
15. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

ground beef, egg, onion, crackers, fresh sage, kosher salt, unsalted butter, mixed mushrooms, worcestershire sauce, allpurpose, parsley, buttered egg noodles

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/salisbury-steak-with-mushrooms-recipe.html (may not work)