Smothered Patties With Onion Au Jus

Total Time: 28 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb extra lean ground sirloin
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (4oz)
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 shape ground sirloin into 4 patties about 1/2"-inch thick and 4"-inches in diameter. sprinkle with salt.
• 2 place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. lightly coat skillet with cooking spray. add patties and cook 3 minutes, turn and cook 3 minutes longer or until just barely pink in center. set aside on separate plate.
• 3 lightly coat pan with cooking spray. add onions and cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. set aside with the patties.
• 4 add the remaining ingredients to the skillet. bring to a boil and continue boiling 3 minutes or until mixture measures 1/2 cup.
• 5 return the patties and onions to the skillet. turn patties several times to coat well and cook 1 minute longer to heat through.