Salisbury Steak

Ingredients:

1 egg

3 T. crushed butter-flavored crackers

1 T. onion, finely chopped

½ t. salt

¼ t. pepper

¼ t. rubbed sage

¾ lb. ground beef

1 can (4 oz.) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

2 T. butter

3 T. all-purpose flour

1¾ C. water

2 beef bouillon cubes

¼ t. browning sauce, optional

Hot mashed potatoes

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine egg, cracker crumbs, onion, salt, pepper and sage.
2. Add beef and mix well.
3. Shape into patties.
4. In a medium skillet, cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side or until browned; drain.
5. Remove to a platter and keep warm.
6. In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms in butter for 2 minutes.
7. Stir in flour; blend well.
8. Add water and bouillon; cook and stir until smooth and thickened.
9. Stir in browning sauce if desired.
10. Return patties to gravy and cook, uncovered, over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Yield: 2 servings (or 3, depending on your preferences)