Savory Beef Patties with Rich Onion Gravy

1. Combine Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, panko bread crumbs, Lipton Onion Soup and Dip Mix, and pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Form the beef mixture into four patties, each about 4 inches in diameter and ½ inch thick. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to help them cook evenly.

2. Cook Beef Patties

Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter is sizzling, add the beef patties to the skillet. Cook them for about 4 minutes on each side, until well browned and the meat reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees. Remove the patties from the skillet and place them on a platter. Tent them with aluminum foil to keep them warm.

3. Cook Onions

Reduce the heat to medium and add the sliced onion to the now-empty skillet. Cook the onions for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly browned and beginning to soften.

4. Make Gravy

Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir to coat them evenly. Cook the flour for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the beef broth, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for about 4 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.

5. Finish Gravy and Serve

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted. Taste the gravy and season with salt and pepper as needed. To serve, place the beef patties on plates, spoon the rich onion gravy over them, and sprinkle with minced fresh chives.