1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. rich milk
1 tbsp. grated onion
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
2 tbsp. butter or bacon drippings
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 c. beef consomme
1/2 c. dry, red wine or water
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
4 oz. can mushrooms

Mix beef lightly with cream, onion, salt and pepper; shape into 4 thick patties. Heat butter or drippings in heavy skillet; brown patties quickly on both sides, then remove from skillet. Add flour to drippings and blend well; add consomme and wine and cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, parsley and mushrooms, including liquid; season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; then return patties to sauce. Reduce heat and simmer until meat is done to your taste. May be served over rice or mashed potatoes. Serves 4.