Salisbury Steak Burgers.

 These are good even without the bun.   Goes great with mashed potatoes or French fries.   

SALISBURY STEAK BURGERS

(makes 4   1/4 pound burgers)

Burger Ingredients:

*1 pound ground beef

*1/2  medium yellow onion, grated

*1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

*1 large egg

*1 tablespoon dijon mustard 

*2 tablespoons ketchup

*1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 

*2 garlic cloves, minced

*1 beef bouillon cube

*4 pretzel hamburger buns (or your favorite hamburger bun)

*4 slices of provolone cheese or Swiss (or your favorite)

Gravy Ingredients:

*1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped

*2 garlic cloves, minced

*1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced

*2 tablespoons butter

*3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

*2 cups beef stock

*2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 

*1/4 teaspoon salt

*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Burger Directions:

~In a large bowl, mix 1/2 grated onion and 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs.

~Add 1 pound ground beef, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 beef bouillon cube (broke up).

~Mix until well incorporated.

~Divide into 4 sections, and form into patties.

~Heat up a heavy bottom skillet over medium heat.

~Sear patties on both sides (about 2-3 minutes preside).

~Remove from pan and set aside.

Gravy Directions:

~Add 1/2 chopped yellow onions to the same skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, stirring often.

~Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

~Add (8 ounce) packages sliced mushrooms, cook until soft and tender, slightly browned.

~Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and allow to melt.

~Stir in 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.

~Slowly pour in 2 cups beef stock, whisking as you do.

~Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.

~Bring up to a simmer.

~Add in hamburger patties.

~Allow to simmer in gravy until gravy thickens and patties are cooked through.

~Grill the inside of you bun.

~Place a slice of cheese on each bottom bun.

~Place patties over cheese and add the top bun.

~Serve with some of the gravy on the side to dip the burger in and fries in.