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Hamburger Steak (with Onion Gravy!)

This hamburger steak is pan fried on the stove and smothered in thick brown gravy with onions. Learn the simple chef-inspired secret behind making ultra-juicy, restaurant quality steak patties!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 695 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Hamburger Steaks
  • 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
Gravy
  • 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

Instructions

Prepare the Steaks
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  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. Form into evenly sides oval steaks. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, measure out remaining ingredients.
  3. Remove meat from fridge and season each side with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and sear on each side for 2-3 minutes, handling gently. Set aside.
Make the Gravy
  1. 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.
  2. Add the chicken broth, beef broth, onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Run a silicone spatula along the bottom of the skillet to lift up any remnants of meat, this will give the gravy extra flavor.
  3. Mix the cornstarch and cold water until fully smooth and combined.
  4. Bring the gravy to a boil and whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Once thickened, decrease heat to medium-low.
Finish the Dish
  1. 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.
  2. Swirl in remaining 1 tbsp. cold butter at the end. This is a chef-inspired finishing technique that adds a smooth, velvety finish to the gravy.
  3. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots!

Notes

  • Delicious ingredient additions:
  • Cooked and crumbled bacon is wonderful to work into the meat.
  • Top the steaks with Swiss cheese and let it melt before serving.
  • Add mushrooms to the gravy if desired.
  • For creamier gravy, or to increase the quantity of gravy, mix in a can of cream of mushroom soup at the end with an optional dab of room temperature sour cream!

Nutrition Information

Calories 695kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Cholesterol 173mg (58%) Sodium 753mg (31%) Potassium 711mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 612IU (12%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 695

% Daily Value*

Calories 695kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 55g 85%
Saturated Fat 26g 130%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 753mg 31%
Potassium 711mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 612IU 12%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.