Hamburger Steak (Hache) Au Poivre

Submitted by MA in Florida

"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."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground chuck
• 1 1⁄2 - 2 tablespoons peppercorns, crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon cognac
• 1⁄4 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

[gailanng]

Look what I made for us! Oh, and could you do my dishes before you go...

 

[Hippie2MARS]

This was a great way to serve "burgers" without it seeming mundane. I added a can of sliced mushrooms and used onions instead of shallots, and did not have cognac, so l left it out. I also add about 1 T of Worcestershire sauce in the meat. I topped each hamburger steak with a slice of provolone cheese, then topped it with the onion & mushroom mixture. My boyfriend thought it was a tad too spicy though.

 

[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!

 

[cchampion1974]

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