Gourmet Beef Burgers

Beef patties served on French rolls topped with caramelized onions, bell peppers and mushrooms in a wine sauce.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 pound mushrooms, sliced
2/3 cup white wine
1/4 cup beef broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound ground beef
2 French bread rolls, split and toasted

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large, non-stick skillet until hot; add sliced onion and cook, stirring, until the onion is browned, about 10 minutes. Add sliced green bell pepper and sliced mushrooms. Cook and stir until the mushrooms are browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in white wine, beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer, covered, until the green bell pepper is limp.
2. Divide ground beef into 4 equal parts. Shape the beef into patties to match the shape of halved French bread rolls.
3. Broil (or grill) the beef patties 4-inches from the heat for 4 minutes, turn and broil 4 minutes longer, or until done.
4. Divide over the split, toasted French rolls and top with the mushroom mixture.

Makes 4 servings.