Granny’s Salisbury Steak

1 ½ lbs ground beef

1 cup chopped onion

½ cup cooked rice

¼ tsp black pepper

1 egg

1 ¾ cups sliced fresh mushrooms

2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp salt

3 cups beef broth

3 Tbsp water

2 Tbsp cornstarch

Combine ground beef, onions, rice, black pepper and egg; divide into six equal portions. Shape each into a 1 inch thick patty. Coat a skillet with cooking oil and cook patties for 5 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet; keep warm.

Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook for three minutes. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt and beef broth; cook for another ten minutes.

Return patties to the skillet, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the patties to a platter; keep warm. Combine water and cornstarch; add to broth mixture, stirring well. Bring to a boil then cook ONE minute more. Serve over patties.