Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Saute the onions for 1 minute.

Step 3

Add the garlic and cook for another minute, until the onions have softened.

Step 4

Combine the ground beef, egg, panko, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning together in a large bowl.

Step 5

Add the sauteed onions and garlic and mix the ingredients together.

Step 6

Form the beef mixture into 4 oval-shaped patties, each approximately ¾-inch thick.

Step 7

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet and place over medium-high heat.

Step 8

Brown the patties, 2 a time, on one side for 1 minute.

Step 9

Flip and brown on the opposite side for another minute. Remove the patties and set aside. Repeat with remaining patties.

Step 10

Start the gravy: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet. Add the mushrooms, shallots, and garlic, and saute for 2 minutes.

Step 11

Add the flour to the mushrooms and stir.

Step 12

Pour in the beef broth then add the salt, pepper, and thyme.

Step 13

Stir well, making sure to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Step 14

Bring to a boil then reduce heat, then add the patties to the gravy. Simmer for 5 minutes, until the patties are cooked through.

Step 15

Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve.