Description
Juicy hamburger steaks with onion gravy invite comfort and flavor to your dinner table. Savory beef patties nestled in rich, caramelized onion sauce promise a hearty meal that satisfies deep hunger and culinary cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking and Gravy Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft the meat mixture by blending ground beef with breadcrumbs, finely diced onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to prevent toughening the meat.
- Form the mixture into 4 oval patties approximately 1/2 inch thick, ensuring uniform shape and thickness.
- Preheat a large skillet with vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering, around 375°F.
- Sear the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, achieving a rich golden-brown exterior and internal temperature of 160°F.
- Transfer cooked patties to a plate, reserving skillet drippings for gravy preparation.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt butter, then add sliced onions and caramelize for 10-12 minutes, stirring periodically.
- Dust caramelized onions with flour, stirring constantly for 1 minute to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Gradually incorporate beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme, whisking to prevent lumps.
- Simmer gravy for 3-4 minutes until it reaches desired thickness, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Gently return hamburger steaks to the skillet, allowing them to warm in the gravy for 5 minutes.
- Plate the hamburger steaks with onion gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or preferred accompaniment.
Notes
- Achieve tender, juicy hamburger steaks by mixing ingredients gently without compressing the meat, which prevents tough texture.
- Prevent burning by using medium-high heat and monitoring cooking time carefully, ensuring patties are browned but not overcooked.
- Create deeper flavor complexity by using a cast-iron skillet, which develops richer caramelization and captures more delicious meat drippings.
- Customize for dietary needs by substituting ground beef with lean turkey or plant-based alternatives, adjusting seasoning accordingly for balanced taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg