Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon, cut in half lengthwise
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped, about 2 cups
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
  • 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
  • 4 slices French bread (1/2 inches thick)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/3 cup red wine or 1/3 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled

Method

  • In skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until just beginning to brown, 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towel; reserve.
  • Remove and reserve all but 1 t drippings from pan. Add mushrooms; cook until liquid evaporates, 6-8 minutes.
  • Add 2 t garlic; cook 1 minute.
  • Transfer mushrooms to bowl; cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Combine butter and remaining garlic; brush over both sides of bread. Place on baking sheet. Bake until golden, 4-5 minutes.
  • In bowl with mushrooms, mix in beef, Worcestershire sauce, egg yolk and salt just until combined; shape into 4 patties.
  • Wrap reserved bacon around patties; secure with toothpicks.
  • Sprinkle with pepper.
  • In same pan, heat 1 T reserved bacon fat and add the patties. Cook, turning once, 5-6 minutes per side until no longer pink inside.
  • Remove from pan; discard all but 2 T drippings.
  • Add wine, mustard and rosemary. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 30 seconds. Remove toothpicks.
  • Serve the sauce with the beef patties.
  • You can top the bread with the beef patties or you could just eat the garlic bread on the side.