11.28.10 Sunday nite salisbury steak
we went to breakfast at plano tortilla this am...and got cheese melted on the migas! a revelation...a must from now on...and then onto central market to walk off breakfast and have a walk around the disneyland of food. scott was sure there was a proscuitto that was $100 a lb and i didn't recall, so we had to check it out. indeed there was two that were over $100 a lb...both spanish hams...a taste test for those is due sometime. we got another proscuitto 25$ per lb...6 $ worth, and several other yummies, like a baguette with proscuitto & black pepper.
the salsberry (way it should be spelled) steak with de cecco egg noodle pasta was very good. a success.
the highlight of tonight was the evening movie..."the case for Christ" by lee strobel...just stunning, inspiring and equiping...we both cried, discussed and were encouraged.
now i'm wondering if i'll be called to sub for tomorrow or have one more day of thanksgiving break to be thankful for.Salisbury Steak With Mushrooms (our version)
1 pound ground beef
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 onion & red bell pepper, finely chopped and sauteed (about 1/3 cup)
bread crumbs (about 1/4 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons butter, divided use
8 ounces sliced baby bella mushrooms
1 clove garlic, diced
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups hot water
Gently mix the beef, egg, onion, cracker crumbs, sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl using your hands. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into oval patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the patties, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and cook the mushrooms until slightly browned, about 2 minutes. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste, scraping up any browned bits. Sprinkle in the flour and stir, then stir in hot water and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, swirling to combine.
Return the patties and any juices from the plate to the skillet. Simmer until the sauce thickens and the patties are cooked through, about 2 minutes. Serve with noodles.
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