INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 (10 1/2ounce)cans beef consomme, undiluted
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms , sliced
  • 4 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 medium onion , finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, combine cornstarch and consomme until smooth. Stir in mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, onion and basil; set aside.
  2. In another bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs, seasoned salt and pepper if desired. Add beef and mix well. Shape into six oval patties; place in a shallow 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish.
  3. Cover and microwave on high for 6 minutes; drain. Turn patties, moving the ones in the center to the outside of dish. Pour consomme mixture over patties.
  4. Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with potatoes or noodles.
  5. I normally make a double batch of these and freeze the other half. If doing this cook up to step 3 and freeze. When ready to eat, pull from freezer and let thaw and continue with step 4.
  6. Can also make these on the stovetop.