Salisbury Steak Supper

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 medium onions, sliced
• 2 medium green peppers, cut in strips
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs (about 2 slices white bread)
• 1 egg
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry or red wine

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat; add onions and green peppers. Cook, stirring, until onions are tender. Remove to a warm platter and keep warm. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix gently with hands or fork. Shape mixture into four 1/2-inch thick oval patties.

Over medium-high heat, brown the steaks quickly on both sides; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until cooked through.

Combine the flour, water, ketchup, and sherry; blend well. Pour the ketchup mixture over the Salisbury steaks; add the cooked onions and peppers. Cover and simmer until the sauce is thickened.

Serves 4.