Mushroom Beef Patties

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter divided
• 1 teaspoon basil dried
• 0.3 cup breadcrumbs dry
• 2 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 0.5 pound mushrooms fresh sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 2 tablespoons spring onion chopped
• 1 pound ground beef 
• 0.5 cup half and half 
• 2 tablespoons milk 
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
• 0.3 teaspoon hot sauce hot
• 1 teaspoon salt divided
• 0.3 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 0.5 cup water 
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• whisk
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the milk, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and garlic powder. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into three or four oval patties. In a large skillet, cook patties over medium heat until no longer pink.
2. In another skillet, saute mushrooms and basil in 2 tablespoons butter until tender; drain.
3. Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in the cream, 1/2 cup water, pepper sauce and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
5. Add enough remaining water to make a medium-thin sauce.
6. Add reserved mushrooms; heat though.
7. Serve over beef patties; top with cheese and onions.