SMOTHERED SALISBURY STEAK

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Ingredients

• 2 tsps olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced (preferably Vidalia)
• ½ tsp salt, divided
• 3/8 tsp ground black pepper, divided
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ½ cup fresh 100% whole-wheat bread crumbs (1 slice bread)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 egg white
• 1 Tbsp reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup prepared fat-free beef gravy, warmed

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cover and cook 3 minutes or until onion is wilted. Stir well and add ¼ tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Cook about 3 minutes more over medium heat until onions are brown, stirring frequently. Cover to keep warm.

2. Meanwhile, combine beef, bread crumbs, garlic, egg white, Worcestershire sauce, remaining ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 4 oval patties about ½-inch thick.

3. Transfer onions to plate; set aside. Add patties to skillet; cook 6 to 7 minutes per side over medium heat or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Transfer to serving plates; top with gravy and reserved onions.