Beef Patties With Saucy Mushrooms

My husband quite likes this dish. It reminds him of the Latvian "kottelets" that his mother made for him when he was a child. The mushroom sauce takes them up a notch.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  onion
• 1  egg
• 2  tablespoons  dry breadcrumbs
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 2 1⁄2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2  teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Finely chop one half of the onion.
2. Slice the remaining half and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the chopped onion, egg, bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon water, thyme, salt, pepper and half of the garlic, then mix in the beef.
4. Shape into 8 1/2" thick patties.
5. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and fry the patties until browned on both sides, no longer pink inside and a meat thermometer inserted into the centre registers 160 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
6. Transfer to a plate.
7. Drain the fat from the pan.
8. Fry the mushrooms, sliced onion and remaining garlic until the mushrooms are softened and browned, 4 minutes.
9. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
10. Add the broth and Worcestershire sauce.
11. Bring to a boil and boil, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
12. Return the patties to the pan and add the parsley.
13. Heat through.