Go Back
–+ servings
Overhead shot of a skillet full of hamburger steaks covered in a thick onion gravy with a spoon in it
Print Recipe
5 from 2 votes

Hamburger Steak

This hamburger steak is packed with flavor!! Ground beef seasoned with all the spices, simmerin' in a beef gravy with onions... need I say more?!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 374kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds 80/20 ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • ¾ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion sliced thinly
  • 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix together beef, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Do not overmix. Divide into 10 small patties. Set aside.
  • In a measuring cup, mix together beef broth, chicken stock, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • In a large skillet, add oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add in patties and cook until seared on one side, about 2-3 minutes. Flip patties and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from pan and set on a plate. Discard oil.
  • Add butter and sliced onions in pan. Add ½ teaspoon salt. Cook until onions are tender and just beginning to caramelize, about 8-10 minutes. Add in thyme and flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Slowly whisk in broth mixture. (It will look like a paste, and bubble.) Keep whisking and adding in broth until it’s all been added. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium to simmer.
  • Return patties and any juices that collected to the gravy. Continue cooking for 5-6 minutes until patties are cooked through and gravy has thickened. Taste for seasoning and adjust.
  • Serve hot over rice or mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Don’t Overwork the Meat: Just mix until everything is combined. Overworking it can make the patties tough when cooked, and you want them tender and juicy!
  • Thumb Trick: Before you cook those patties, press a little indentation in the middle of each one with your thumb. This helps them cook evenly without puffing up too much in the center.
  • Heat Your Skillet Well: Get that skillet nice and hot before you add your patties – you want to hear that sizzle as soon as the meat hits the pan. That's how you'll get that beautiful brown sear on each hamburger steak!
  • Deglaze the Goods: After you sear the patties and move them to a plate, there’ll be some tasty brown bits left in the pan. Don’t let them go to waste, boo! Scrape up those bits with a wooden spoon. They'll enrich your onion gravy with savory, meaty goodness.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1140mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg