
This recipe outlines how to prepare hamburger steaks smothered in onion gravy. The dish involves forming seasoned ground beef patties and cooking them until browned, followed by simmering them in a rich onion gravy made with beef broth.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup garlic and herb seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
Instructions:
- Prepare the Patties:
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, breadcrumbs, and milk. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Cook the Patties:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the patties and cook for 3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer the patties to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Make the Onion Gravy:
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Add the sliced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly browned.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir for 1 minute until no visible flour remains.
- Gradually pour in the beef broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the gravy to a simmer.
- Add more salt and black pepper to taste.
- Simmer the Patties:
- Return the hamburger patties to the gravy, spooning sauce over them.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the patties are cooked through and tender.
- Serve:
- Serve the hamburger steaks smothered in onion gravy alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or cornbread.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Allow patties to reach room temperature before cooking to ensure even browning.
- Handle the meat mixture gently to avoid dense patties.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet to avoid greasy gravy.
- Cook the flour thoroughly when making the roux to eliminate the raw taste.
- Add broth gradually to prevent lumps in the gravy; strain if lumps form.
- Let the gravy simmer for 10 minutes to develop deeper flavors.
- Adjust seasonings to taste, adding more black pepper or Worcestershire sauce if desired.
- Let the patties rest for 5 minutes after cooking for juicier results.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or diced onion for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 315
- Fat: 18g
- Carbs: 8g
- Protein: 29g