Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 8 ounces ground sirloin
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream

Method

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion; saute 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to medium bowl.
  • Mix in sirloin, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Shape meat into two 3/4-inch-thick patties.
  • Coat patties with flour, shaking off excess.
  • Melt 4 teaspoons butter in same skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add patties and cook about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Transfer patties to 2 plates.
  • Pour off any fat from skillet.
  • Add wine and boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Add cream and boil until slightly thickened, whisking constantly, about 2 minutes.
  • Season sauce with salt and pepper; pour over patties.