Hamburger Steak and Gravy with Onions

This Hamburger Steak and Gravy with Onions recipe is a hearty and comforting family dinner recipe made with ground beef, onions, mushrooms, and a hearty gravy everyone loves.

Servings: 4 servings

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

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Ingredients

Hamburger Steak Patties

▢ 1 pound lean ground beef I used 90% lean
▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic
▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder or granulated onion
▢ 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
▢ 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil

Gravy

▢ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
▢ 1 medium yellow or white onion, thinly sliced
▢ 8 ounces baby Portobello or button mushrooms sliced, optional
▢ 1 clove garlic crushed or minced
▢ 2 tablespoons flour
▢ 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
▢ 2 cups beef broth

Instructions

Make the Hamburger Steak Patties

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with the granulated garlic, granulated onion and black pepper, using your hands to gently combine everything together; don't overmix.
1 pound lean ground beef, 1 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon onion powder or granulated onion, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Divide the ground beef mixture into 4 equal portions, forming 4 patties that are about 1/2-inch thick, placing them onto a plate. Sprinkle the patties with the kosher salt on both sides to season them.
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
In a 12-inch skillet over medium high heat, add the olive oil; when the oil is nicely hot, carefully slide the prpared patties into the skillet, making sure they have ample space in the pan so the heat can circulate well, caramelizing the patties on the exterior.
**You can cook the burger patties in two batches if using a smaller skillet, allowing them to have room to cook without touching each other in the pan.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Cook the patties for 4 minutes on the first side, then turn over and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Remove the browned patties to a plate and keep warm.
**Cooking at medium high should get the burgers nice and crusty brown on each side, especially around the edges. Don't worry if the burgers aren't fully cooked at the center at this point since they will also be simmering in the sauce before serving.

Make the Gravy

Still over medium-high heat, melt the butter in the same skillet, along with the browned bits that are still in the bottom of the pan.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
When the butter begins to sizzle in the skillet, add the onions and sliced mushrooms to the pan. Cook, occassionally, until the mushrooms and onions have softened, approximately 6-8 minutes, turning the heat down to medium.
1 medium yellow or white onion,, 8 ounces baby Portobello or button mushrooms
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30-45 seconds.
1 clove garlic
Add the flour to the onion/mushroom mixture, stirring to coat, until all of the flour has been incorporated; continue to cook the floured onion/mushroom mixture for a full minute or two to allow the flour to fully cook throughout.
**Don't worry if the four and vegetables begin sticking to the bottom of the skillet a bit at this point. Letting the flour cook with the veggies is a very important step, so be sure you don't skip this part of the recipe. Cooking the flour very well ensures your sauce doesn't taste "pasty".....never a good thing!
2 tablespoons flour
Remove the skillet from the burner, then slowly pour in the Worcestershire sauce and the broth, whisking constantly to incorporate the liquids well. Return the skillet to the burner over medium heat, continuing to cook and whisk the sauce until it begins to thicken nicely, 2-3 minutes.
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 cups beef broth
Slide the reserved patties into the prepared sauce in the skillet, nestling them into the onions and mushrooms; let the burgers simmer for 4-5 minutes until fully hot throughout.

Serve

To serve, divide the burgers between 4 plates; generously spoon the sauce over each one. Hamburger steak is delicious served over mashed potatoes or cooked and buttered egg noodles.