Hamburger Steak (Hache) Au Poivre

MA in Florida's Note:

I got this recipe, years ago, when visiting out in California. It is good for family and/or company (even plain meat and potatoes people like this one!). I am posting it as it was written, but I always double the sauce ingredients.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 ½ lbs ground chuck
• 1 ½-2 tablespoons peppercorns , crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon shallot , finely chopped
• ¼ cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon cognac
• ¼ cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons parsley , finely chopped

Directions:

1. Shape meat into patties of equal size.
2. Sprinkle with salt.
3. Sprinkle all over with the crushed peppercorns and press down on meat to help peppercorns adhere.
4. Heat a heavy skillet and do not add fat of any kind.
5. When skillet is quite hot add the patties.
6. Cook about 5 minute on one side.
7. Using a spatula, quickly up patties and turn.
8. Cook about 5 minute longer (10 minute for well-done).
9. Remove patties to a warm platter.
10. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet.
11. Add shallots to the skillet and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon until shallots are wilted.
12. Add the wine and cook 1 minute.
13. Add the cognac and let reduce to about half.
14. Add the beef broth and cook until reduced to about 3 tablespoons.
15. Swirl in the remaining butter.
16. Return patties to skillet (off the heat) and turn once.
17. Serve garnished with the parsley.

Reviews

[MevrouwVanderA]

A great recipe that does full justice to good quality meat. We had it with oven-roasted potatoes and a mixed salad and enjoyed every bite!

[carmenskitchen]

I added onions and mushrooms and did not have the cognac on hand which I'm sure would have added another wonderful layer of flavor. Thanks for the post!

[Bergy]

I know this gourmet Hamburger Steak was not intended as a patty on a burger bun but WOW it was wonderful!. I added mushrooms with the shallots. The flavor from the wine & cognac is incredible.. I added aged cheddar, tomatoes and young sweet onions to the bun. I also seved it as a dinner with potatoes, steamed broccoli & beets. Enjoyed by all Thanks MA from Florida for posting this wonderful recipe