Description
Sizzling hamburger steak dripping with rich, savory gravy brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Classic Southern comfort calls you to savor each hearty, flavorful bite of this timeless family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend works best)
Hamburger Steak Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (30g) breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Gravy Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480ml) beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blend ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl, using a light touch to maintain meat’s tenderness and prevent compacting.
- Carefully form the seasoned meat mixture into four uniformly sized oval-shaped patties, ensuring even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, allowing the surface to become thoroughly hot before adding patties.
- Gently place hamburger steaks into the heated skillet, cooking for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side until a rich golden-brown crust develops and meat reaches desired internal temperature.
- Remove cooked patties from the skillet and set aside, keeping them warm while preparing the gravy.
- In the same skillet with remaining meat drippings, sauté sliced onions until they become translucent and slightly caramelized.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions, stirring continuously to create a roux and prevent burning, cooking for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour beef broth into the skillet, whisking constantly to prevent lumps and create a smooth, rich gravy.
- Simmer the gravy for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken and develop deep, savory flavors.
- Return hamburger steaks to the skillet, coating them with the luxurious gravy and warming them through before serving.
Notes
- Keep meat mixture loose when mixing to maintain a tender, juicy hamburger steak texture.
- Create a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent bulging during cooking, ensuring even thickness.
- Use cast iron skillet for maximum flavor development and perfect golden-brown sear on the meat.
- Opt for ground beef with 80/20 fat content to guarantee rich taste and prevent dry hamburger steaks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg