Salisbury Steak with Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

For the Salisbury Steak:

 1 pound ground beef

   1/3 cup bread crumbs

  1/4 cup finely chopped onion

   1 egg

   2 tablespoons ketchup

   1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

   1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

   Salt and pepper to taste

   1 tablespoon olive oil

  1 cup beef broth

   1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

   1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)

 For the Mashed Potatoes:

   2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered

   1/2 cup milk

   1/4 cup butter

   Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

 For the Salisbury Steak:

   1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

   2. Shape into 4 oval patties.

   3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add patties and cook until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.

   4. In the same skillet, add beef broth and bring to a simmer. If using, add sliced mushrooms.

   5. Return patties to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

   6. Remove patties. Stir cornstarch mixture into the skillet to thicken the gravy. Return patties to the skillet and coat with the gravy.

For the Mashed Potatoes:

   1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.

   2. Drain and return potatoes to the pot.

   3. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth.