Deutsches Beefsteak (German Beefsteaks)

4 Servings

1 hard roll,large, dry
1/2 c water
4 T vegetable oil
1 onion,medium, chopped
1 lb ground beef,lean
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
4 onion,medium, sliced

In a small bowl soak roll in water. Heat 2 T vegetable oil in a
frypan; cook chopped onion until lightly browned. Transfer onion to
a bowl. Squeeze roll as dry as possible and mix roll with onion. Add
ground beef; blend well. Season with salt and pepper. Shape meat
inot 4 patties; cook about 5 minutes on each side or to desired
doneness. Remove and keep warm. Add sliced onions to pan drippings;
cook until lightly browned. Arrange beefsteaks on a platter and top
with onion rings.