Description
Classic comfort food made simple—seasoned ground-beef patties are pan-seared until golden, then simmered in a rich onion gravy. Serve atop mashed potatoes or rice for a hearty, homey meal that’s ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Hamburger Steaks
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
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¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
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1 large egg
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2 tbsp finely chopped onion
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
For the Onion Gravy
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional Serving Suggestion
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Mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles
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Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the patties:
In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into about ¾″-thick oval patties.
2️⃣ Brown the steaks:
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties (in batches if needed) and cook 3–4 minutes per side, until a browned crust forms. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté the onions:
Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add butter. Once melted, add the sliced onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and golden, about 5–7 minutes.
4️⃣ Build the gravy:
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw-flour taste.
5️⃣ Add broth & seasonings:
Gradually whisk in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, then bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6️⃣ Simmer the steaks:
Return the browned patties (and any accumulated juices) to the gravy. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 8–10 minutes, flipping once, until the patties reach an internal temperature of 160 °F (71 °C) and the gravy has thickened.
7️⃣ Garnish & serve:
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the steaks and gravy. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
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Make-Ahead: Patties can be formed up to 4 hours ahead—keep covered in the fridge.
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Mushroom Gravy: Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms when sautéing onions for earthy flavor.
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Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs; ensure broth is GF.
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Richer Gravy: Stir in 2 tbsp heavy cream at the end for extra silkiness.
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Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min