Description
Hearty hamburger steaks bring classic American comfort to dinner tables with rich, savory flavors that melt in your mouth. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make this dish a perfect weeknight meal that satisfies hungry families and delivers nostalgic home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Liquids, Seasonings, and Cooking Fats:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft hearty beef patties, massaging in robust seasonings of salt, pepper, and aromatic thyme until well-incorporated.
- Warm a skillet with butter and olive oil over medium heat (around 350°F), gently transforming sliced onions into golden, silky caramelized strands through a 10-15 minute patient sauté.
- Prepare a separate pan with additional butter and oil, establishing a medium-high temperature zone for sealing burger patties with a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Sear beef patties for 4-6 minutes per side, ensuring a perfect internal temperature matching your preferred doneness level.
- Transition caramelized onions into a flavor transformation by dusting with flour, creating a velvety roux through gentle stirring for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually stream beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and extra thyme into the skillet, whisking continuously to develop a luxurious, smooth gravy consistency.
- Nestle cooked hamburger steaks back into the gravy, allowing them to bathe and absorb the rich sauce while topping with caramelized onions.
- Simmer the entire ensemble for 5-10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and gravy to reach a luscious, coating thickness.
- Present these sumptuous hamburger steaks alongside creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or your preferred accompaniments.
Notes
- Choose ground beef with moderate fat content (80/20) for juicier, more flavorful hamburger steaks that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Create uniform patties by using a burger press or gently shaping with your hands, ensuring even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Avoid pressing down on patties while cooking to maintain moisture and prevent tough, dry meat.
- Customize the dish for different dietary needs by using ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for a lighter protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg