Smothered Hamburger Patties

Directions

1. 1
   Place ground beef in bowl.
2. 2
   Season all together.
3. 3
   Shape ground beef into thick patties.
4. 4
   Brown on each side in 1 tablespoon shortening.
5. 5
   After browning all of the meat, pour out all, except 1 tablespoon, of fat out of the skillet.
6. 6
   Pour mushroom soup into skillet.
7. 7
   Add 1/2 can of water; stir until mixed.
8. 8
   Place meat patties into mixture.
9. 9
   Slice onion and lay slices on top of meat. Cook under low heat for 45 minutes.