Description
Savory hamburger steak with onions and gravy brings comfort straight from Southern kitchens to your dinner table. Juicy beef patties smothered in rich, caramelized onion gravy promise a hearty meal that connects you with classic home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Gravy and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Craft hamburger patties by gently blending ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, and pepper, ensuring uniform mixture without overworking the meat.
- Shape the meat mixture into oval-shaped patties approximately 1/2 inch thick, creating slight indentations in the center to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and carefully place patties, allowing them to develop a rich golden-brown crust without overcrowding the pan.
- Cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until exterior is caramelized, then transfer to a clean plate and tent with aluminum foil to retain warmth.
- Reduce skillet heat and introduce sliced onions, stirring frequently until they become translucent and develop a soft, golden appearance.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions, continuously stirring to coat evenly and eliminate raw flour taste, creating a roux that will thicken the gravy.
- Gradually pour beef broth into the skillet, whisking constantly to prevent lumps and incorporate Worcestershire sauce and dried thyme for depth of flavor.
- Return hamburger patties to the simmering gravy, allowing them to cook through and absorb the rich, savory sauce for approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Verify meat doneness by checking internal temperature reaches 160°F, ensuring gravy has thickened to a luxurious, coating consistency.
Notes
- Meat Selection: Choose lean ground beef with 80/20 fat content for juicy, flavorful hamburger steaks that won’t become dry during cooking.
- Patty Shaping: Create uniform patties by using a burger press or gently pressing with your palm, avoiding overworking the meat to keep them tender.
- Gravy Enhancement: Add a splash of red wine or a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the gravy for deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers to make the recipe suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg