Yesterday I decided it was time to make another beef meal for hubby Tom! I can only feed that man so many chicken meals in a row. Son David on the other hand could eat chicken everyday and be perfectly happy. I didn’t think David would eat the salisbury steaks so I made him mini meatloaves with the left over half pound of ground beef from this recipe just cutting the recipe in half. Needless to say, heading into the weekend we have lots of leftovers for those easy heat and eat meals!
This recipe goes together pretty quickly, be sure to simmer the sauce long enough to reduce it down so it becomes thicker. If you have some mushrooms toss those in as well. The sauce makes a nice gravy for mashed potatoes but polenta, brown rice or couscous would also make for a nice side dish. This is one of those comfort meals, perfect for the stormy day we had here yesterday.
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 9% fat
- 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs Progresso Italian Style
- 2 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves,minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Madeira wine or dry sherry
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can condensed French onion soup (such as Campbell’s)
- Combine first 6 ingredients plus salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide meat mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
- Add patties; cook 6 minutes or until browned, turning after 3 minutes.
- Remove patties from pan; keep warm.
- Stir in water and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; add patties.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
- Uncover and cook until wine mixture is reduced to 3/4 cup (about 10 – 15 minutes).
NUTMEG NOTES
The stormy weather here yesterday did make me want some comfort food but at the same time I was craving a cold green smoothie! I don’t usually want the green smoothies when the weather is cold but I think the extra chocolate and sugary treats this week were overload and my body was saying feed me more greens! I made my fruit and veggie smoothies twice yesterday and they were amazing.
It made me think of Spring and Summer and all of the fresh fruits and vegetables I am looking forward to eating again. Fresh tomatoes from the Farmer’s Market, watermelon, juicy strawberries, blueberries and corn on the cob! Planting flowers, yard work, long walks outside and bar – b -que’s! Capri pants, sandals and summer dresses!
Day dreaming of Spring and Summer and all the good things that come with it.
Tami
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Karen says:
February 18, 2011 at 11:03 am (UTC -7)
Biking outside! Woo hoo:)
The only time I have eaten salisbury steak is in the dining hall in college. Ugh. Your sounds good though. My dear husband wants to eat less red meat and I am the one who can only handle chicken so many meals in a row! The teen would eat more meat.
Sharon says:
February 18, 2011 at 11:07 am (UTC -7)
Wildflowers, biking, longer daylight hours, our farmer’s market, wearing shorts
What I’m NOT looking forward to: Pollen, Snakes, Bears and thunderstorms with tornado watches/warnings. Did I say pollen?? LOL!
Helen says:
February 18, 2011 at 11:36 am (UTC -7)
So funny! I just told my girlfriend that I swear Mr. Helen only eats chicken because he knows eventually the beef will come lol!
Biz says:
February 18, 2011 at 12:11 pm (UTC -7)
First off, thanks for all your comments this week while my husband is in the hospital – every one helped!
And I love the salisbury steak – I found out my husband is going to have to be on a low fiber diet, and that might fit the bill!
Have a great weekend!
Jody - Fit at 53 says:
February 18, 2011 at 2:39 pm (UTC -7)
My hubby would die for this minus the asparagus!
I am not a fan of read meat but my hubby would love it!
I remember as a youth, all the TV dinners were salisbury steak!
Beth Lamb says:
February 18, 2011 at 3:36 pm (UTC -7)
Sounds very tempting. I love beef meals but I also love chicken. Don’t have the beef as often because I feel I am paying for it the rest of the day in points! Guess that is kind of how the WW is designed this time around.
Andrea@WellnessNotes says:
February 19, 2011 at 6:40 am (UTC -7)
The Salisbury steaks sound yummy!
I’m so looking forward to Spring and Summer! After just a few days of heavy rain, I’m reminded how hard it is to be inside with a toddler… And, yes, I know how lucky we are here in California…
Carol says:
February 19, 2011 at 7:29 am (UTC -7)
We love Salisbury Steak and your recipe is different than the one I have used. Yours will be on this weeks menu for sure!
I am looking forward to Spring so I can get out walking again….our street is no longer a skating rink so I might get out soon!
Summer I’m not so much a fan because it gets so hot here, but it is better than snow, wind & ice!!
Cammy@TippyToeDiet says:
February 19, 2011 at 10:51 am (UTC -7)
I’m looking forward to fresh fruits and veggies, too! Strawberries are first here. We should start seeing them in a month or so. Yaaay!
Tami says:
February 23, 2011 at 12:06 pm (UTC -7)
We are already getting nice tasting strawberries here in Northern CA. I made the chocolate dipped strawberries and they were amazing!
erica@fashionmeetsfood says:
February 21, 2011 at 6:01 am (UTC -7)
This looks absolutely wonderful. Have you been having luck with the PointsPlus program I have gained too much weight on it and am now going back to the old one.
xo
Leslie says:
February 21, 2011 at 9:20 am (UTC -7)
This sounds like something my husband will love too! Bookmarked it:).
I cannot wait for warm weather and all the great stuff it brings: farmer’s markets, bike rides, walking in the woods! It’s so soon…
Tami says:
February 23, 2011 at 12:05 pm (UTC -7)
Leslie I can’t wait for Spring and all the things that you are looking forward to sounds wonderful!