Chopped Steak with Bacon and Mushroom Gravy

Name: Chopped Steak with Bacon and Mushroom Gravy
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb BACON:; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef:; 1/2 ounce package of dried wild mushrooms:; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 8 ounces fresh button or cremini mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, smashed or minced; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves; salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

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Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
793 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Scandinavian

Chopped Steak with Bacon and Mushroom Gravy

Julie Valencia

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Chopped Steak with Bacon and Mushroom Gravy is a cozy and comforting supper with a Scandinavian vibe ~ perfect for hunkering down on a chilly night. These easy hamburger steaks are simmered in a rich mushroom gravy that lures everybody to the table!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/4 lb BACON: about 4 slices, mine was smoked
1 1/2 pounds ground beef: ground sirloin, or 15% fat Angus Beef formed into 4 patties.
1/2 ounce package of dried wild mushrooms: your choice (choose ones that are chopped or in pieces, not whole)
1/3 cup heavy cream
8 ounces fresh button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed or minced
1/2 cup beef broth
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

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Instructions

Heat the cream to a simmer and then add the dried mushrooms. Stir to cover them with cream, and let sit for 30 minutes. I like to cover with plastic to keep the heat in.
Meanwhile cook the bacon until crisp and place on paper towels. Set aside for topping your burgers.
Drain off all but 2 Tbsp of grease from the pan and reheat on medium high heat. Brown the burgers well on both sides. You won't be cooking them through at this stage, but be sure to get some good color on them. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Add a pat of butter and a tablespoon of oil to the pan and saute the fresh mushrooms, onions, and garlic for several minutes until the onions have softened and the mushrooms start to brown. Add the broth and be sure to scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Add the Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and the soaked wild mushrooms and their cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper and bring up to a simmer.
Nestle the burgers back into the sauce, turn down the heat, and cook until the burgers are done through. I like to cover the pan to keep in the liquid.
Garnish each burger with a piece of bacon and a couple of mushroom slices.
Serve with boiled buttered potatoes.

Notes

*recipe lightly adapted from Marina's Food
As Marina suggests, this deeply flavored gravy goes well with chicken or steak.
If the cream is too rich for you, use half and half, or just omit and soak your dried mushrooms in hot broth.
I think a dose of Sherry would be wonderful in this sauce. Use it to deglaze the pan just before adding the beef broth.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 793kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 70g (108%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 30g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 175mg (58%) Sodium 322mg (13%) Potassium 796mg (23%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 378IU (8%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 793 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	793kcal	40%
Carbohydrates	8g	3%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	70g	108%
Saturated Fat	29g	145%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	30g	150%
Trans Fat	2g	100%
Cholesterol	175mg	58%
Sodium	322mg	13%
Potassium	796mg	17%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	378IU	8%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	65mg	7%
Iron	4mg	22%