Hamburger Steak (with Onion Gravy!)
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ lbs. ground beef
85% lean
- 4 Tablespoons frozen butter
shredded
- ½ cup yellow onion
very finely minced
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 3 teaspoons Worcestershire
- 3 cloves garlic
minced
- Salt/Pepper
- 2 yellow onions
sliced into ¾ inch strings
- 3 Tablespoons cold unsalted butter
divided
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup cold water + 3 tablespoons corn starch
Directions
- 1
Gently combine the minced onions, shredded frozen butter, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and the meat. Don’t overwork the meat or it will make the steaks tough.
- 2
Decrease heat to medium-low. Melt 2 Tablespoons butter in the pan and add the onions. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until the onions soften and begin to caramelize.
- 3
Add the steaks back to the skillet and spoon the gravy on top. Cover for 10 minutes, or until cooked through. The internal temperature should be 160° F.
Hamburger Steak (with Onion Gravy!)
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About this Recipe
Craving that classic, comforting diner dish of savory beef patties smothered in rich, caramelized onion gravy? This Hamburger Steak (with Onion Gravy!) recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen.
Why This Hamburger Steak Recipe Works
The secret to truly unforgettable hamburger steak lies in the patties themselves. This recipe employs a simple, chef-inspired technique: incorporating shredded frozen butter and finely minced onion directly into the ground beef. This ensures each bite of your hamburger steak is unbelievably juicy and tender, preventing the patties from drying out during pan frying. The thick, savory onion gravy, built on a foundation of both chicken and beef broth, perfectly complements the rich beef.
What to Expect
Prepare for a hearty, deeply flavorful meal that’s pure comfort. You'll savor tender, well-seasoned hamburger steak patties, cooked to a perfect pan-fried crisp on the outside and wonderfully succulent within. These are generously blanketed in a robust, deeply browned gravy, studded with sweet, soft slices of yellow onion. The combined aromas of savory beef and simmering onions will fill your home, promising a truly satisfying experience that tastes both familiar and elevated. It’s a dish that warms the soul and satisfies even the biggest appetites.
Customization & Variations
While this recipe uses 85% lean ground beef for optimal juiciness, you can adjust the lean-to-fat ratio slightly based on your preference, understanding it might impact the final texture. For the gravy, if you only have one type of broth on hand, you can certainly use all chicken or all beef broth, though the combination of both adds a fantastic depth. A pinch of dried thyme or rosemary could also be added to the gravy for an herbal note.
Serving & Context
This Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy is the ultimate weeknight comfort food or a fantastic centerpiece for a cozy Sunday dinner. It pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy white rice, or even a simple side of steamed green beans to soak up every last drop of that incredible gravy.