Description
Juicy hamburger steak with country gravy delivers pure comfort on a plate. Savory beef patties smothered in creamy, peppery sauce promise a hearty Southern-style meal that satisfies deep hunger with classic home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
Gravy Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 0.25 cup flour
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups milk
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Blend ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, seasonings in a large mixing bowl. Gently combine ingredients without overmixing. Form six uniform patties with consistent thickness.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium temperature. Sear patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized. Create a crisp exterior while maintaining juicy interior. Transfer browned patties to an oven-safe dish, maintain at 300°F for 15 minutes.
- Utilize the same skillet with remaining beef drippings. Melt butter over medium-low heat. Incorporate flour and additional spices, whisking continuously for approximately 7 minutes until mixture develops a rich golden color and releases a nutty fragrance.
- Stream milk slowly into the roux, whisking consistently to prevent lumps. Simmer gravy for 2-3 minutes, allowing gradual thickening. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to preference.
- Reintroduce hamburger patties into gravy, allowing them to absorb flavors for 2-3 minutes. Nestle patties gently into sauce. Serve immediately over creamy mashed potatoes or tender egg noodles for a satisfying comfort meal.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef with 85-90% meat content for juicier, more flavorful patties without excess grease.
- Handle meat mixture gently to prevent tough, dense hamburger steaks by avoiding overmixing and compacting.
- Consider adding finely minced fresh herbs like parsley or thyme to enhance the beef’s natural flavor profile.
- Swap breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed pork rinds for low-carb and gluten-sensitive diets.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure patties reach 160°F internal temperature for food safety without overcooking.
- Create dairy-free gravy by substituting milk with unsweetened almond or oat milk and using plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg