Description
Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy is a cozy comfort food classic featuring juicy, seasoned ground beef patties simmered in a rich, caramelized onion gravy. This easy, satisfying dish is perfect for a hearty family meal and pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Hamburger Steaks
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 1/2 cups onions, thinly sliced
For the Gravy
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Mix the Hamburger Steak Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, black pepper, salt, onion powder, minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture feels cohesive.
- Shape the Patties: Divide the meat mixture into equal portions and shape into thick, round hamburger patties. Try to make them similar in size for even cooking.
- Brown the Patties & Cook Onions: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the hamburger steaks and sliced onions together. Cook until the patties are well-browned on both sides and the onions are soft and deeply caramelized, about 5–7 minutes per side. Remove the patties and set them aside, leaving the onions in the skillet.
- Make the Onion Gravy: Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed onions in the skillet. Stir and cook for 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps, then season with a pinch of salt. Let the gravy simmer until it thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
- Simmer the Patties in Gravy: Return the browned hamburger steaks to the skillet, nestling them into the onion gravy. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the patties to become tender.
- Serve: Serve the hamburger steaks hot, smothered in onion gravy, over a bed of mashed potatoes or rice for a hearty meal.
Notes
- For extra moisture, add 2 tablespoons milk to the patty mixture if desired.
- Try topping with sautéed mushrooms for a flavor variation.
- The gravy can be thinned with a splash of water or more broth if it thickens too much.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for a lighter version.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg