1 1/2 lb Lean ground round

3 tb Flour

1 tb Worcestershire sauce

1 md Onion, grated

3/4 ts Salt-free all-purpose

-seasoning 1/8 ts Freshly-ground black pepper

1/2 ts Dried thyme, crushed

1/4 c Skim milk

3/4 oz Dried mushrooms

1 c Hot water

1/2 c Homemade Beef Broth or

-commerical low-sodium -variety 1/2 c Red wine

1/4 c Grated carotts

2 tb Finely snipped fresh parsley

In a bowl, combine beef, flour, worcestershire sauce, onion, and spices. Blend gently, thoroughly mixing all ingredients. Add milk and mix again. Shape into eight patties, cover and refrigerate. Meanwhile, place mushrooms in a small bowl. Cover with hot water and soak 20 to 30 minutes; chop and set aside. Strain water through a paper towel into a clean bowl. (This iwll remove any dirt.) Save the liquid. Add enough beef broth to saved liquid to make 1 cup. Add red wine and stir well. Place a heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and brown them thoroughly on each side. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Pour off any liquid left in skillet and return skillet to heat. Add choipped mushrooms, liquids and carrots to skillet. Bring liquid to a boil and reduce it by a third. Add beef patties, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Sprinkle pattoes with parsley and serve hot. Serve with baked potatoes and fresh green salad. Source: American Heart Association Cookbook. From: Lisa Date: 04-08-96 (19:19) The Polka Dot Cottage, a BBS with a taste of home. 1-201-822-3627.