Hamburger Steak

Why This Recipe Works

Simple Yet Sophisticated: Hamburger steak with gravy is perfect for when you need a simple yet slightly more sophisticated dinner than a classic hamburger. They aren’t quite as fancy as traditional steak, but they are a unique way to use ground beef that is sure to satisfy! These are juicy hamburger steaks that have a comforting mushroom and onion gravy that goes perfectly with mashed potatoes!

Perfect for the Whole Family: Everyone is going to love this hamburger steak recipe. It is savory and comforting, and can be made exactly how your family will like it. We love the addition of mushrooms in the gravy, but for picky eaters you can leave out the mushrooms for a yummy onion gravy!

Ingredients

For the Hamburger Steak

• Ground Beef: You can use any kind of ground beef here!
• Egg: Egg will help to add moisture and structure to each of the steaks.
• Onion: I like to grate the onion or make it pretty finely chopped so that it adds loads of flavor but not too much texture.
• Panko Breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs are great for keeping a lot of moisture in the steaks. No one wants dry hamburger steaks!
• Worcestershire Sauce: This is the secret to umami-packed meat!
• Yellow Mustard: A bit of mustard adds a slightly tangy flavor.
• Seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, salt and cracked black pepper are all you need to season your hamburger steaks to perfection!

For the Onion & Mushroom Gravy

• Mushrooms: You can buy pre-sliced mushrooms or slice them up yourself! If you aren’t a mushroom fan, feel free to make this without mushrooms and you’ll have a delicious onion gravy.
• Butter: Butter will first be used to sauté the mushrooms and then you’ll add some more butter at the end for a silky smooth texture!
• Onion: You can use white or yellow onion, and slice into thin slices.
• Salt & Pepper: Add salt and pepper to taste!
• Flour: Flour will thicken up the gravy perfectly.
• Beef Broth: I used low-sodium beef broth but you can use whatever you have on hand and adjust the extra salt accordingly.
• Worcestershire Sauce: A dash of Worcestershire sauce adds a hint of tang and some extra umami flavor!

Here’s How to Make It

Step by Step Instructions

1. Combine Hamburger Ingredients: Combine all of the ingredients for hamburger steak in a large bowl and season generously with salt and pepper. Shape into 8 patties and chill in the fridge while you prepare the ingredients for the gravy. (photos 1-3)
2. Pan Fry: Heat the oil in a large, lidded non-stick frying pan or shallow casserole over a medium high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, working in batches, brown the hamburger steaks on each side. Set aside. (photos 4-5)
3. Start Gravy: Add 1 tbsp of butter into the same pan and cook the mushrooms until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside. (photos 6-7)
4. Cook Onions: Reduce heat to low, and add the rest of the butter. Add the onion along with a generous pinch of salt and gently fry for 10-15 minutes until soft and very pale brown. (photo 8)
5. Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the flour and cook for a minute. Gradually stir in the beef broth, followed by the Worcestershire sauce. Stir the mushrooms back into the pan and allow the gravy to simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (photo 9-11)
6. Add Hamburger Steaks to Gravy: Arrange the hamburger steaks in the gravy. Turn the heat up to medium and simmer, with the lid on, for 10 minutes until just cooked through. (photo 12)
7. Serve: Serve with mashed potatoes and freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Enjoy!