Description
Juicy hamburger steaks with onion gravy deliver Southern comfort on a plate, promising hearty flavor in every savory bite. Homemade goodness meets classic American cuisine, inviting you to savor a satisfying meal that warms both heart and hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 1 large egg
Binders and Seasonings:
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Gravy and Accompaniments:
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) butter or oil (for searing and sauteing)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a delicate mixture of ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings, blending ingredients gently to maintain a light texture.
- Shape the mixture into four rustic oval patties, ensuring they are compact but not overly compressed.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat with butter or oil, creating a sizzling surface for a perfect golden-brown sear.
- Cook patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until a rich caramel crust develops, then transfer to a holding plate.
- Lower the skillet temperature and introduce sliced onions, allowing them to caramelize and transform into a soft, amber-hued base for the gravy.
- Dust the onions with flour, stirring continuously for one minute to eliminate any raw flour taste and create a roux foundation.
- Gradually introduce beef broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps and encourage a smooth, velvety gravy consistency.
- Reintroduce the hamburger steaks to the skillet, nestling them into the rich onion gravy.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the steaks simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and meat to become tender.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or tender egg noodles.
Notes
- Handle the ground beef mixture lightly to keep hamburger steaks tender and prevent tough, dense patties.
- Add a splash of red wine or beef stock to the ground meat mixture for deeper, richer taste.
- Replace breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Skip breadcrumbs entirely and use finely grated Parmesan cheese as a binding agent for a lower-carbohydrate version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg