Description
Sizzling hamburger steaks with onion gravy bring Southern comfort straight to dinner tables. Rich beef patties nestled in savory gravy deliver hearty flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef (85% lean)
Binding and Seasoning:
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Components:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- ½ cup chicken broth (optional for added flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Craft the meat mixture by blending ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and onion powders, salt, and pepper. Gently fold ingredients until just incorporated, avoiding overworking the meat.
- Shape the seasoned mixture into four elongated, slightly flattened patties, ensuring uniform thickness for consistent cooking.
- Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface for searing the patties.
- Carefully place patties in the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich, caramelized crust for approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked patties to a separate plate, preserving the flavorful pan drippings for the upcoming gravy.
- Reduce heat to medium and introduce sliced onions to the same skillet, stirring periodically to achieve a soft, golden-brown caramelization.
- Dust the onions with flour, creating a roux by stirring and cooking for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Gradually stream beef broth into the skillet, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and create a smooth, velvety gravy.
- Enhance the gravy with Worcestershire sauce, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until the mixture thickens and develops a rich consistency.
- Gently nestle the seared patties back into the gravy, spooning the sauce over each steak to ensure complete coverage.
- Cover the skillet and allow the steaks to finish cooking and absorb the gravy’s flavors for 10-15 minutes.
- Plate the hamburger steaks alongside creamy mashed potatoes or buttered noodles, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant touch.
Notes
- Prevent tough patties by handling the meat gently and avoiding over-mixing when combining ingredients.
- Use high-fat ground beef (80/20 or 70/30) for juicier, more flavorful hamburger steaks that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers to maintain binding and texture.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding a splash of red wine or a dash of Dijon mustard to the gravy for more complex, rich undertones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg