5 from 33 votes
Cracker Barrel Hamburger Steak
Cracker Barrel Hamburger Steak is a seasoned ground beef patty cooked until seared and topped with a rich onion gravy made from sautéed onions, flour, and beef broth. The dish combines savory, well-seasoned meat with a smooth, flavorful gravy that adds moisture and a comforting finish. It is suitable for an easy home-cooked meal served with mashed potatoes or vegetables.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
462 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Hamburger Steaks
- 1½ pounds ground beef chuck
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ¼ teaspoon onion salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Onion Gravy
- 1 cup white onion slices
- 1 to 2 teaspoons butter if needed
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups beef broth
Instructions
Hamburger Steaks
- Combine the ground chuck, salt, ground black pepper, onion salt, and garlic powder in a medium-sized bowl. Mix to combine well.
- Form the meat mixture into 4 equally sized round, flat patties.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat.
- Place the hamburger steaks in the hot skillet, being careful not to crowd the steaks too much. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Flip the steaks over, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the other side. The steaks should be seared and browned.
- Remove the steaks from the skillet, and set aside.
Cup of Yum
Onion Gravy
- Place the sliced onions in the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until they have softened and begun to brown.
- Remove the onions from the skillet.
- If there isn’t enough grease in the skillet, add a teaspoon or two of butter. Then add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring to make sure the flour cooks evenly.
- Add the beef broth to the skillet and stir until the gravy is smooth.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for 2 minutes. You can add the onions to the gravy or keep them separate.
To Serve
- Place the hamburger steaks on a plate and top with onions and gravy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
462kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Trans Fat
2g
(100%)
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
887mg
(37%)
Potassium
572mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 887mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 572mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.