The Unofficial Cook

Sometimes, there are advantages to not having demanding, little brats (just kidding - I love kids!) who’ll question your dinner choices every now and then…..but any brat….errr….kid….will like this recipe.

As I said in my previous post, I’m not on my regular schedule after a vacation back home.  My pantry and refrigerator are just crying to be re-stocked.  But there were still a few things in the freezer, some which Spouse bought when I was gone.

What do you do with hamburger meat, canned mushroom soup, some frozen veggies and tons of white onions?  Salisbury Steak with Veggies!

It’s the easiest thing in the world to do. This particular recipe was something my aunt’s househelp in Manila cooked for my late uncle which quickly became one of his favorites.  It’s a recipe she picked up somewhere and if memory serves me right, she uses a can of Campbell’s Mushroom Soup and serves it with rice and peas.

My version is a little different.  I’ve added some herbs and spices with the “sauce” and serve it with a cup of rice, some veggies and stovetop grilled onions.

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Sauce

1 lb. lean ground beef

3/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. grd. black pepper

1 tsp. Luzianne Cajun Seasoning

Mix all ingredients.  Form into four equal-sized patties. Set aside.

Next is 1 white onion, sliced and caramelized in 1/2 tbsp. olive oil with a pinch of salt, over medium heat.  This will take about 10 minutes to properly brown.  Set aside.

In same pan, fry your burger patties until medium to well-done.  Top with a dab of Olivio margarine before taking off the pan.  Set aside.

In same pan, add a tablespoon or two Olivio margarine, add a can of low-fat, low-salt mushroom soup and 3/4 c. whole milk.  Mix well, making sure to pick up the bits and pieces at the bottom of the pan.  Add a dash of thyme and sage, some salt and pepper to taste.  Mix until well blended, about 5 minutes. Throw in some finely chopped parsley and chives and cook 1 more minute.  Serve over burgers with onions, some steamed rice and steamed, buttered frozen vegetables of your choice.