Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy
Juicy beef patties smothered in rich onion gravy, ready in under 30 minutes. A comforting, budget-friendly family meal!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Whisk
Ingredients
Patties
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion half minced, half sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Gravy
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, minced onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Divide mixture into 4-6 portions. Shape into oval patties with a thumb indentation in the center.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear patties 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in same skillet. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized (5-7 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over onions, stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth and bring to simmer until thickened.
- Return patties to skillet. Simmer in gravy 10 minutes until beef reaches 160°F (71°C).
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate for 3 days or freeze for 3 months. Reheat in skillet for best texture.
Variations: Use ground turkey, gluten-free breadcrumbs, or serve over mashed potatoes.
Variations: Use ground turkey, gluten-free breadcrumbs, or serve over mashed potatoes.