SIRLOIN PATTIES WITH VEGETABLE SAUCE

Sirloin Patties with Vegetable Sauce image

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef sirloin
1 1/4 cups canned chicken broth
1/3 cup finely crushed crackers (such as Ritz)
4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 large garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 8-ounce potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces peeled carrots
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces celery
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped pitted brine-cured green olives

Steps:

Mix beef, 1/4 cup broth, crackers, 2 tablespoons parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Shape mixture into 2 1/2-inch-diameter, 1/2-inch-thick patties. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Working in 2 batches, sauté patties until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
Add potato, carrots, and celery to same skillet; sauté 5 minutes, scraping up browned bits. Add tomato sauce, olives, and remaining 1 cup broth and 2 tablespoons parsley. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Place patties in skillet atop vegetable sauce. Cover and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.