Salisbury Steak With Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 large eggs lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 1 tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
• 1 teaspoon sage fresh minced
• 1 pound ground beef 
• 4 servings kosher salt and pepper freshly ground
• 8 ounces mushrooms mixed sliced
• 0.3 cup saltines crushed finely
• 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

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. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into oval patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the patties, about 4 minutes per side.
3. Transfer to a plate.
4. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and cook the mushrooms until slightly browned, about 2 minutes. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste, scraping up any browned bits.
5. 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.
6. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, swirling to combine.
7. Return the patties and any juices from the plate to the skillet. Simmer until the sauce thickens and the patties are cooked through, about 2 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with parsley and season with salt and pepper.
9. Serve with noodles, if desired.
10. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos