Smothered Patties With Onion Au Jus

• 1 lb extra lean ground sirloin
• 18 teaspoon salt
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (4oz)
• 34 cup water
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 12 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 18 teaspoon black pepper

1. Shape ground sirloin into 4 patties about 1/2"-inch thick and 4"-inches in diameter.
2. Sprinkle with salt.
3. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
4. Lightly coat skillet with cooking spray.
5. Add patties and cook 3 minutes, turn and cook 3 minutes longer or until just barely pink in center.
6. Set aside on separate plate.
7. Lightly coat pan with cooking spray.
8. Add onions and cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
9. Set aside with the patties.
10. Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet.
11. Bring to a boil and continue boiling 3 minutes or until mixture measures 1/2 cup.
12. Return the patties and onions to the skillet.
13. Turn patties several times to coat well and cook 1 minute longer to heat through.

extra lean ground sirloin, salt, nonstick cooking spray, onion, water, beef bouillon granules, worcestershire sauce, coffee granules, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/smothered-patties-with-onion-au-jus-452416 (may not work)