Description
Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy brings hearty Southern comfort straight to your dinner table with juicy meat patties smothered in a rich, savory sauce. Serve these classic medallions over creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal that reminds you of grandma’s home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
Binding and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Gravy and Cooking Components:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Grab 1 lb ground beef and blend with ¼ cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mix gently until ingredients are just incorporated.
- Divide meat mixture into four equal portions. Shape each portion into oval patties about ½ inch thick. Press center slightly to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Place patties in hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until bottom develops a golden-brown crust.
- Flip patties and cook an additional 4-5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
- Slice 1 large onion into thin rings. In same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
- Sauté onions for 5-7 minutes until they turn soft and golden. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over onions and stir continuously for 1 minute.
- Slowly pour 2 cups beef broth into skillet, whisking constantly. Add 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon dried thyme.
- Simmer gravy for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Reduce heat to low.
- Gently return hamburger patties to skillet, nestling them into gravy. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Serve hot with your favorite side dish like mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef (80/20 or 85/15) for the best flavor and juiciness without excess grease.
- When mixing the meat, handle it gently and avoid overworking to keep the hamburger steaks tender.
- Check the gravy’s thickness while cooking and add more broth if it becomes too dense, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- For a gluten-free version, swap breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers and use cornstarch instead of flour in the gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-29 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 383 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 652 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 118 mg