Hamburger and Steak Recipe with Brandy Sauce

Ingredients

• 800 g ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Italian spices
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon sweet smoked BBQ sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 150 g Saint-Paulin’s cheese by Monsieur Gustav, rind removed, cut into cubes (or other semi-soft cheese)
• Olive oil
• Ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 French shallots, finely chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup brandy + 2 tablespoons
• 1/3 cup flour
• 3 cups beef broth, hot
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper from the mill