Description
A quick and easy recipe for juicy hamburger steaks served with a rich, slow-cooked savory onion gravy. Perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio recommended)
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (divided)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Fresh thyme or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the onion gravy: In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced yellow onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until the onions turn golden brown and sweet.
- Make the hamburger steaks: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands without overworking.
- Shape the patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into oval patties about 3/4 inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb.
- Brown the steaks: Heat vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook about 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F).
- Prepare the gravy: Sprinkle flour over the caramelized onions in the skillet. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
- Add beef broth: Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer, scraping browned bits from the pan. Cook 3-5 minutes until gravy thickens.
- Finish and serve: Return hamburger steaks to the skillet, spoon gravy over them, and warm together for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Do not overmix the beef to keep patties tender. Press a slight indentation in patties to cook evenly. Slowly caramelize onions for best flavor. Use a mix of butter and oil for browning. Check internal temperature for safety. Scrape browned bits for flavor in gravy. Add extra broth if gravy thickens too much. For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and cornstarch instead of flour. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan margarine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hamburger steak wi
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
Keywords: hamburger steaks, onion gravy, comfort food, easy dinner, ground beef recipe, savory gravy, family meal