Description
Sizzling hamburger steaks swimming in rich onion gravy bring comfort straight from Southern kitchens to dinner tables. Hearty beef patties nestled in silky, caramelized onion sauce promise a delicious meal that satisfies deep hunger and culinary cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb / 454 grams) ground beef (80/20)
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Cooking Fat:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Craft hamburger steaks by gently blending ground beef with chopped onion, egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until just incorporated.
- Shape the meat mixture into 4 uniform patties, ensuring even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F) and sear hamburger steaks for approximately 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Transfer cooked steaks to a separate plate and reduce skillet heat to medium.
- Melt butter in the same skillet and add sliced onions, caramelizing them slowly for 8-10 minutes until soft and golden.
- Introduce minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute to release aromatic flavors.
- Dust flour over caramelized onions, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a smooth roux.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth, preventing lumps and creating a silky gravy texture.
- Incorporate Worcestershire sauce and dried thyme, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer gravy for 3-4 minutes until it reaches desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
- Gently return hamburger steaks to the skillet, coating them with gravy and warming for 2 minutes before serving hot.
Notes
- Customize meat blend by mixing ground beef with ground pork or turkey for extra flavor and lighter texture.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs instead of packaged ones to enhance moisture and create more tender hamburger steaks.
- Add grated Parmesan or finely chopped herbs like parsley or thyme to the meat mixture for deeper taste complexity.
- Ensure meat patties are evenly shaped and not overworked during mixing to maintain a juicy and tender consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg