Salisbury Steak Supper

These Salisbury steaks -- or hamburger steaks -- are easy to cook in the skillet with a tangy, savory sauce.

Prep Time: 18 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 53 minutes

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

Instructions:

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.