🥩🧅 Hamburger Steak with Gravy
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Hamburger Steaks:
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1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 works best)
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½ small onion, finely minced
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1 egg
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⅓ cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp oil or butter, for searing
For the Gravy:
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
(or add 1 cup sliced mushrooms, optional) -
2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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Salt & pepper to taste
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Patties
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In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, minced onion, egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Shape into 4 oval patties.
2️⃣ Sear the Steaks
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side, or until browned (they don’t have to be fully cooked through yet).
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Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Gravy
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In the same skillet, melt butter.
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Add sliced onions (and mushrooms, if using) and sauté for 6–8 minutes until soft and lightly browned.
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Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
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Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until thickened.
4️⃣ Simmer Together
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Return patties to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy.
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Cover and simmer on low for 15–20 minutes, until patties are cooked through and flavors meld.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Spoon over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles
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Serve with a side of green beans, corn, or buttered rolls
✅ Tips
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Want a smoother gravy? Blend onions before adding to broth.
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For extra flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or a dash of hot sauce to the gravy.
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Great for meal prep — leftovers reheat beautifully.
Would you like a mushroom gravy version, smothered hamburger steak with onions, or a low-carb adaptation?
