1 c. finely diced celery
6 tbsp. (3/4 stick) butter
2 lb. ground round beef
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1. Saute celery in 2 tablespoons of the butter until soft in a small skillet.

2. Combine ground beef, celery mixture, eggs, salt, pepper, water and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Mix lightly until well blended. Shape into 4 large patties about 1 inch thick.

3. Saute in remaining butter in a large frying pan 5 minutes on each side for medium or until done as you like beef.

4. Serve with fresh green beans.