Smothered Patties With Onion Au Jus

Serve with prepared mashed potatoes and steamed green beans seasoned with butter spray and fresh parsley. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 meat and 1 vegetable. This came from Diabetic Cooking. I have not tried this, just posting for safe keeping.

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.