Mushroom Salisbury Steaks

This is a yummy meal in which the main meat is made in the microwave. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes, but you can also serve it over egg noodles.

Mushroom Salisbury Steak
From Quick Cooking Magazine, Sept/Oct 1999

Photo from Tasteofhome.com

1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cans (10-1/2 oz) beef consomme, undiluted
1 jar (6 oz) mushrooms, drained
4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried basil
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2-1 tsp seasoned salt
1/4 tsp pepper, optional
1-1/2 lbs. ground beef

Hot mashed potatoes or cooked egg noodles.

In a bowl, combine cornstarch & beef consomme until smooth.
Stir in mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce & basil; set aside
In another bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs, onion, seasoned salt and pepper (if desired)
Add beef & mix well.
Shape into size oval patties; place in a shallow 1-1/2 qt microwave safe dish.
Cover & microwave on high for 6 minutes; drain.
Turn patties, moving the ones in the center to the outside of the dish.
Pour consomme mixture over patties.
Cover & microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
Let stand for 5 minutes.
Serve with potatoes or noodles.

Makes 6 servings.