What You Need:

1 onion

1 1/4 lb. ground beef

1/4 t salt

1/4 t pepper

8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 (12 oz.) can of nonalcoholic beer

1 (0.88 oz.) envelope of brown gravy mix

1/2 t dried thyme

How to Make It:

Cut the onion in half and finely chop one half of the onion and thin slice the rest.

Place the chopped onion into a mixing bowl and crumble in the beef

Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.

Mix the ingredients together well with your hands and for into 4 patties.

Place a skillet over medium heat and preheat.

Add the patties and cook, turning once, for 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

Remove the patties and keep warm.

Place the onion slices into the meat drippings,.

Stir in the mushrooms and 1/4 of the beer.

Cook for 5 minutes or until the onions and mushrooms are tender.

Place the gravy mix into a small bowl, add the remaining beer and whisk well.

Pour the mixture into the skillet and simmer for 1 minute or until thick.

Makes 4 servings

The color of a meat patty is not the best way to check to see if it is done. To ensure that the meat is cooked through use a meat thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest portion of the meat about half way through. When the temperature reaches 160 degrees the meat is cooked through. The use of a nonalcoholic beer is to give this gravy taste. You may use beef broth if you prefer.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes

Cooking time: approximately 11 minutes

Total Time: approximately 26 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)

Calories 309; Fat 14g; Saturated Fat 5g; Carbohydrates 11g; Fiber 1g;

Protein 28g; Cholesterol 89 mg; Sodium 903 mg