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         clove  garlic -- minced
1         teaspoon      salt
1/2       teaspoon      freshly ground black pepper
2         tablespoons   olive oil
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 heavy 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.