2 tbsp. butter
4 med. onions (sliced)
2 med. green peppers (cut in 2 inch by 1/2 inch strips)
1 lb. ground beef
1 c. soft bread crumbs (2 slices)
1 egg
salt
pepper
1 tbsp. all purpose flour
1 c. water
2 tbsp. catsup
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

In 12 inch skillet over medium heat, in hot butter, cook onions and green peppers until tender, stirring frequently. Remove onion mixture to warm platter; keep warm.

Meanwhile, in medium bowl with fork, mix ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape in mixture into 4 1/2 inch thick oval patties. In same skillet over medium-high heat, cook patties about 5 minutes for medium or until of desired doneness, turning patties once. Arrange patties on platter with onions and peppers; keep warm.

Into drippings in skillet over medium heat, stir flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pinch of pepper; cook 1 minute. Add water, catsup, and Worcestershire sauce; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened; pour sauce over patties. Makes 4 servings.