MUSHROOM BEEF PATTIES

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Even though I'm a "city boy", my co-workers have said I'm the most country city boy they have ever run across. Maybe that's because of the comforting, hearty recipes I share, like this ground beef dish. -Dale Thelen, Bedford, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon dried basil
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 to 3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Steps:

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. , In another skillet, saute mushrooms and basil in 2 tablespoons butter until tender; drain. Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon and set aside. , 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. Add enough remaining water to make a medium-thin sauce. Add reserved mushrooms; heat though. Serve over beef patties; top with cheese and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 34g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 955mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.