Salsbury steak
Makes 8 servings:
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Patties:
2-pounds lean ground beef
1-medium onion
1/2-green sweet pepper
1-stalk celery
2-tablespoons snipped parsley
1-clove garlic
1/2-teaspoon dry mustard
1/2-teaspoon dried marjoram,crushed
1/2-teaspoon dried thyme,cruched
1/2-teaspoon paprika
1/2-teaspoon salt
1/2-teaspoon pepper

Sauce(optional):
3-tablespoons margarine or butter
4-ounces sliced fresh mushrooms(1 cup)
1/2-teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/3-cup chili sauce
1/4-cup dry red wine
1-teaspoon lemon juice
1-teaspoon worcestershire sauce
Dash bottled hot pepper sauce
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*1*
To make the patties:Place the ground beef in a large bowl;
set aside.
*2*
In a blender container or food processor bowl,combine the
onion,green sweet pepper,celery,parsley and garlic.Blend or
proces until minced.Or,using a sharp knife,finely chop the
above ingredients by hand.Add vegetables to the bowl with
the ground beef.Do not stir.
*3*
Add the dry mustard,marjoram,thyme,salt and pepper to the
ground beef mixture;mix thoroughly.
*4*
Shape the meat mixture into 8 patties about 3/4-inch thick.
Place the patties on the unheated rack of a broiler pan.
Broil the patties 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 12 to 14
minutes or until done,turning meat halfway through cooking.
Or,grill the patties directly over medium coals for 12 to 14
minutes,turning once.
*5*
To make the sauce if desired:In a large saucepan,melt the margarine
or butter;add the mushrooms.Cook for 4 to 5 minutes over medium
high heat until tender,stirring occasionally.Sprinkle with
the flour,stir.Add the chili sauce,red wine,lemon juice,
worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce.Cook and stir until
the mixture is bubbly.Cook for 1 minute more.If desired,
serve the sauce over the meat patties.
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