Description
A cozy, comforting weeknight dinner featuring tender beef patties smothered in savory mushroom gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil for frying
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- Cooked potatoes or rice for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix gently until just combined — do not overwork the meat to keep the patties tender.
- Shape the mixture into 4 oval patties about 3/4-inch thick. Press lightly in the center of each patty.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until browned on both sides, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove the patties and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until tender and golden, about 3–5 minutes. Pour in the beef broth, scrape up any brown bits, and bring to a gentle simmer. Return the patties, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until cooked through. If you prefer a thicker gravy, mix the cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry, then stir it into the sauce and cook until thickened.
- Serve hot over cooked potatoes or rice.
Notes
Serve with steamed green beans, roasted carrots, or a simple green salad for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg