Soloman's Salsibury Steak with Mushrooms and Wine

Soloman Foster, the randy or should I saw former randy attorney in my Escapades blog recently shared with his friends...his recipe for making Salsibury Steak with Mushrooms and wine...

Soloman Foster, who was at one time quite the ladies man also knew his way around a kitchen...And this was one of his specialties...

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound ground beef (75% - 80% lean)

1/2 tsp garlic powder; divided

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp black pepper

Salt; to taste

2 tbs tomato juice

4 tbs Worcestershire Sauce; divided

1 medium onion; half diced and half sliced

1 package mushrooms ; fresh sliced (about 8-oz)

3 tbs butter or margarine

2 tbs burgundy wine ; (up to 3)

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1 14.5-oz can beef gravy

DIRECTIONS:
1.Combine ground beef, 1 tsp. garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, tomato juice, 2 Tbs. Worcestershire Sauce, and diced onion; mix well (don’t overwork the meat mixture). Shape mixture into four ¼- ½-inch thick oval patties.

2. Heat large heavy non-stick skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until hot (if pan is not heavy, use medium heat.)

3. Place patties into skillet as they are formed; cook 3 minutes per side or until browned. Transfer to plate. Pour off drippings.

4. Melt butter in skillet; add mushrooms. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Add the burgundy, and the remaining Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; cook one minute. Add sliced onions and gravy; mix well.

5. Return patties to skillet covering with gravy; simmer uncovered over medium heat 2 minutes for medium or until desired doneness, turning meat and stirring sauce.

Soloman suggests a nice red wine with this....

Enjoy!

Eat Well My Friends!