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James's Ground Sirloin Patties Red Wine

1 tbl butter plus
4 tsp butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
8 oz ground sirloin
1 tbl chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
2 tbl all-purpose flour
1 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup whipping cream
    Salt to taste
    Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

 Method :
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion; saute 5 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. Mix in sirloin, thyme, salt, and pepper. Shape meat into two 3/4-inch-thick patties. Coat patties with flour, shaking off excess.
Melt 4 teaspoons butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer patties to 2 plates.
Pour off any fat from skillet. Add wine and boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add cream and boil until slightly thickened, whisking constantly, about 2 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper; pour over patties.
This recipe yields 2 servings;
can be doubled