Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound ground beef sirloin
1 1/4 cups canned chicken broth
1/3 cup finely crushed crackers -- (as ritz)
4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 large clov garlic -- minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 8 oz -- potato, peeled, cut
-- into 1/2-inch
-- pieces
1 cup carrots -- 1/2-inch pieces
-- peeled
1 cup celery -- 1//2-inch
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup pitted brine-cured green olives -- chopped |
Preparation:
Mix beef, 1/4 cup broth, crackers, 2 tablespoons parsley, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl. Shape mixture into 2 1/2-inch-diameter, 1/2-inch thick patties, Heat in heavvy large skillet over medium heat. Working in 2 batches, saute patties until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Add potato, carrots and celery to same skillet; saute 5 minutes, scraping up browned bits. Add tomato sauce, olives and remaining 1 cup broth and 2 tablespoons parsley. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender about 15 minutes. Place patties in skillet atop vegetable sauce . Cover and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
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