Description
Juicy seasoned beef patties smothered in a rich onion gravy. This Southern-inspired comfort food is simple to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Hamburger Steaks:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend works best)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
For the Onion Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Hamburger Steaks: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overwork.
- Form mixture into 4 oval patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Onion Gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onions and cook for 8–10 minutes until caramelized.
- Sprinkle flour over onions and stir for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Return patties to skillet, spoon gravy over them, and simmer 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot with extra gravy spooned over the top.
Notes
- Can be made with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried & Simmered
- Cuisine: American / Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
