Description
This Irresistibly Easy Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy recipe offers a comforting and classic meal featuring juicy, well-seasoned hamburger patties smothered in a rich, savory onion gravy. Perfect for a hearty family dinner, this dish combines simple ingredients with straightforward cooking techniques to deliver satisfying flavors and a delicious home-cooked experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Hamburger Steaks
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably 80/20)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Onion Gravy
- 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Gently knead the mixture with your hands until just blended, being careful not to overwork the meat to keep the patties tender.
- Form Patties: Shape the meat mixture into four equally sized hamburger patties. To prevent them from puffing up during cooking, create a small indentation in the center of each patty.
- Cook Patties: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the hamburger patties and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, until they are nicely browned and thoroughly cooked.
- Keep Patties Warm: Transfer the cooked patties to a plate and cover them with foil to keep them warm while you make the onion gravy.
- Sauté Onions: In the same skillet, add butter followed by the thinly sliced onion. Cook the onions for 3-4 minutes until they become softened and golden brown, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Make the Gravy: Sprinkle the flour evenly over the cooked onions and whisk it in, cooking for about a minute to eliminate the raw flour taste. Gradually pour in the beef broth while stirring constantly, continuing to cook until the gravy thickens and starts bubbling.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet with the onion gravy. Spoon the gravy over the steaks and let everything simmer together for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the steaks to reheat.
Notes
- Use ground beef with 20% fat content (80/20) for juicy and flavorful steaks.
- Do not overwork the meat when mixing to keep the patties tender.
- The indentation in the center of the patties helps maintain their shape during cooking.
- Make sure to scrape and use the fond (brown bits) left from cooking the patties to enrich the gravy’s flavor.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
