Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy Recipe

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 sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

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
• ¼ cup cold water
• 3 tablespoons corn starch

Instructions

1. Gently combine the minced onions, shredded frozen butter, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and ground beef. Be careful not to overwork the meat to prevent toughness. Shape the mixture into evenly sized oval steaks and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Season both sides of the steaks with salt and pepper before cooking.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and sear each side for 2-3 minutes, handling them gently to maintain their shape and texture. Once seared, remove the steaks from the skillet and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet. Add the sliced onions and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and begin to caramelize. Add chicken broth, beef broth, onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Use a silicone spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.
4. Whisk together the corn starch and cold water until smooth. Bring the gravy to a boil, then gradually whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Allow the gravy to thicken, then reduce heat to medium-low.
5. Return the steaks to the skillet and spoon gravy over them. Cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the steaks reaches 160° F, indicating they are fully cooked. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of cold butter for a silky finish. Garnish with parsley and serve with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots.

Notes

• For extra flavor, add cooked and crumbled bacon directly into the meat mixture.
• Top steaks with Swiss cheese and allow it to melt before serving for a cheesy twist.
• Enhance the gravy by adding sautéed mushrooms if desired.
• For a creamier or more abundant gravy, stir in a can of cream of mushroom soup and an optional dollop of room temperature sour cream at the end.