Description
Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy is a comforting and hearty dish featuring juicy, tender beef patties smothered in rich, savory onion gravy. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, this recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to deliver big flavor with a rustic, home-style charm. Ideal for any season, it’s easy to customize and always satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Hamburger Steaks
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended for juiciness)
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs (gluten-free if preferred)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (or substitute soy sauce with lemon juice or balsamic vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for browning)
For the Onion Gravy
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter (or oil) for sautéing
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch (gluten-free thickener option)
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Gently mix until just combined, then shape into evenly sized oval patties to ensure even cooking.
- Brown the Steaks: Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties on each side for about 3-4 minutes until they develop a nice golden crust. Remove and set aside temporarily.
- Make the Onion Gravy: In the same skillet, add more butter if needed and sauté sliced onions over medium heat until soft and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and cook for a minute, stirring continuously.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Slowly whisk in beef broth, scraping the pan to deglaze and lift all those flavorful browned bits. Allow the gravy to simmer until thickened and silky, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish Cooking the Patties: Return the browned hamburger steaks to the skillet, spoon some gravy over them, cover, and let everything cook together for another 5 minutes until the patties are cooked through and tender.
Notes
- Don’t overmix to keep patties tender instead of dense.
- Caramelize onions slowly over low heat for deep sweetness.
- Use a cast iron skillet for best browning and flavor.
- Season the gravy gradually and adjust salt and pepper as it simmers.
- Cover the pan when finishing the steaks in the gravy to trap steam and keep patties juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Frying and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: hamburger steaks, onion gravy, comfort food, beef patties, family dinner, hearty meal, homemade, easy recipe
