Ingredients

  • 2 lb. ground beef
  • 4 tbsp. grated onion
  • 3 tbsp. finely chopped green peppers
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp. minced parsley
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 1/8 tsp. marjoram
  • 1/4 cup flour to dip patties
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil to brush patties
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 1/8 tsp. Tabasco
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 3 tbsp. dry sherry

Method

  • FOR THE PATTIES: Mix together the beef, onion, green peppers, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, paprika, and marjoram.
  • Form the mixture into 6 to 8 steak shaped patties and 3/4 inch thick.
  • Dip lightly in the flour and brush with the oil.
  • Arrange on a broiling pan.
  • Broil 3 inches from source of heat 5 minutes on each side, or to desired degree of rareness.
  • While the meat is broiling, prepare the sauce.
  • FOR THE SAUCE: In a saucepan, combine the ketchup, butter, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
  • Cook until butter melts, then stir in the sherry.
  • Arrange the patties on a hot platter and pour the sauce over them.
  • Serves 6-8.