Juicy Hamburger Steak in Rich Onion Gravy

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📝 Ingredients

For the Hamburger Steaks:

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef (80/20 works best for juiciness)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons oil or butter (for frying)

For the Onion Gravy:

  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Hamburger Steaks

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Mix gently until well combined (don’t overwork the meat).
  3. Shape into 4–6 oval-shaped patties.

Step 2: Cook the Steaks

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sear the patties for about 4–5 minutes per side, until browned.
  3. Remove from skillet and set aside (they’ll finish cooking in the gravy).

Step 3: Make the Onion Gravy

  1. In the same skillet, add butter and olive oil.
  2. Add sliced onions and cook slowly over medium heat until golden brown and caramelized (10–12 minutes).
  3. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to remove raw taste.
  4. Gradually whisk in beef broth until smooth.
  5. Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened (3–5 minutes).

Step 4: Combine & Simmer

  1. Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy.
  2. Spoon some gravy over the top.
  3. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10–12 minutes, until steaks are cooked through (internal temp: 160°F / 70°C).

🍴 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, white rice, buttered noodles, or roasted vegetables.
  • A side of buttermilk biscuits or cornbread pairs beautifully with the gravy.

🥶 Storage & Reheating

  • Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container with gravy up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in fridge before reheating.
  • Reheat: Warm gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of beef broth if the gravy thickens too much.

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