Description
Hearty Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy delivers classic comfort straight from Southern kitchens, promising rich flavors and satisfying textures. Southern home cooking shines through tender meat patties smothered in savory caramelized onion gravy, inviting you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Medium:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Craft a savory mixture by combining ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, finely diced onion, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Gently shape the blend into oval-shaped patties, ensuring they are evenly formed and compact.
- Preheat a large skillet with vegetable oil over medium-high temperature. Carefully place the meat patties into the hot pan, allowing them to sear and develop a rich golden-brown crust. Cook each side for approximately 4-5 minutes, ensuring the center is thoroughly cooked.
- Remove the cooked patties and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter and introduce thinly sliced onions. Sauté the onions slowly, stirring occasionally, until they transform into a rich, caramel-colored delicacy.
- Dust the caramelized onions with flour, stirring continuously to create a smooth base. Gradually pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, whisking consistently to prevent lumps and create a silky, robust gravy.
- Allow the gravy to simmer and thicken, developing deeper flavors and a luxurious consistency. Season with salt and pepper to enhance the taste profile.
- Delicately return the hamburger steaks to the skillet, nestling them into the luscious onion gravy. Gently warm the patties, allowing them to absorb the rich sauce for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the hamburger steaks hot, generously draped with the aromatic onion gravy. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Prevent tough patties by handling ground beef gently and avoiding overmixing ingredients when combining.
- Achieve perfect caramelization by using a cast-iron skillet and allowing onions to develop deep golden-brown color slowly without burning.
- Consider low-carb alternatives by replacing breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds for a gluten-free version of the hamburger steaks.
- Enhance flavor depth by using a blend of ground meats like beef and pork, which adds richness and complexity to the burger texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg