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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

The Pioneer Woman's Salisbury Steak

This was one of those recipes that Brad and Eli really liked, but I just didn't. I'm posting it because they did like it so much even though there's a chance I may never make it again because I really didn't. Make it and then let me know what you thought!  The Pioneer Woman served hers with mashed potatoes and peas. I served mine with mashed potatoes and green beans because peas are from the devil!

The Pioneer Woman's Salisbury Steak
Meat Mixture:
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 cube beef bouillon
4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
salt and pepper
Gravy:
1 whole onion, thinly sliced
2 cups beef broth
4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet (optional)
2-3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with water or beef broth to make a paste about as thick as school glue

Combine all the ingredients for the meat mixture and knead until all combined. Form into 4-6 patties. Fry in a large skillet with evoo and butter on both sides until no longer pink in the middle. Remove from heat and pour off grease. Keep warm. Melt a little more butter in some evoo and add the onions. Cook and stir until golden brown and soft. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire, ketchup, and Kitchen Bouquet (if using). Stir to reduce and bring to a simmer. Pour cornstarch mixture into the skillet in a slow stream while whisking vigorously to prevent lumps. Stir until thickened. Taste to adjust seasoning. I added a little salt. Move the "steaks" back to the gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Adapted from THE PIONEER WOMAN 

Family Rating:
Brad: ****
Jordan: **
Eli: *****
Phoebe: ***
Overall Family Rating: 14/20

1 comment:

  1. I agree- peas are from the devil. Green beans are a much better option!

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