Hamburger Steak with Mushroom-Rosemary Gravy

It's Monday.  And some Mondays I just want to set the tone for the rest of the week by making a really satisfying, delightful meal.

Knowing that I had a pound of grass-fed organic beef in my meat drawer, I decided to capitalize on this flavorful cut and make it special.  Turns out I also had a package of mushrooms in the veggie drawer... and a plan was conceived. 

So Monday morning over a cup of coffee I sketched out a menu:

•  Hamburger steak
• Mushroom gravy
• Mashed potatoes
• Roasted asparagus

It was a simple and basic menu, yes, but one that was sure to please.  

Hamburger Steak with Mushroom-Rosemary Gravy

Ingredients:
1 pound of the best ground beef or chuck you can afford
Seasoned salt and pepper
1 small package of mushrooms, medium diced
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 c. dry red wine (or substitute beef broth)
3/4 c. beef broth
2 tbsp. flour
3 tbsp. cold water
1 tsp. dried rosemary (or 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced)
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp. dried parsley
salt to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions:
Form beef into 4 oval patties.  Season generously with a seasoning salt or blend. Let set while you make the gravy.

•  Saute mushrooms in butter and oil for 3 minutes.
• Add garlic and rosemary and saute 1 minute.
• Add red wine (or broth ) and simmer 3 more minutes.
• Add beef broth and continue simmering 5 minutes.
• Whisk flour into water until smooth and well blended.
• Stir flour mixture into mushroom mixture until well blended.
• Add seasonings.  Cook until bubbly and thickened.  If too thick, add a bit more wine or broth.
• Add parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.

Heat a a non-stick skillet over medium flame.  Add steaks.  Cook about 8 minutes on each side until browned nicely and very slightly pink in the center.  Remove from heat and tent with aluminum foil for 5 minutes.

Serves 3-4.

This is good served over mashed potatoes.  Roasted asparagus would also be perfect to serve alongside this very happy dish.

Enjoy!  And thanks for stopping by!
~Mountain Housewife