Here’s a hearty, down-home recipe for Smothered Hamburger Steak — seasoned beef patties simmered in a rich onion and mushroom gravy. It’s classic Southern comfort food and perfect served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
🥩 Smothered Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy
Ingredients (Serves 4):
For the Steaks:
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1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 is ideal)
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1/4 cup breadcrumbs
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1 egg
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Gravy:
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional but delicious)
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2 tbsp flour
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2 cups beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp butter or oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
🔪 Instructions:
1. Make the Hamburger Steaks
In a bowl, combine:
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Ground beef
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Breadcrumbs
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Egg
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Worcestershire
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Garlic powder, onion powder
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Salt and pepper
Mix just until combined. Shape into 4 oval patties.
2. Brown the Patties
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In a large skillet over medium heat, add a little oil.
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Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until browned (they don’t need to be fully cooked through yet).
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Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Gravy
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In the same pan, melt butter or add more oil if needed.
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Add sliced onions (and mushrooms if using).
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Cook over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, until soft and golden.
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Sprinkle in the flour and stir to coat the onions (cook 1–2 minutes).
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Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
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Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
4. Simmer Everything Together
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Return the patties to the pan.
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Cover and simmer on low heat for 20–25 minutes, until the patties are cooked through and the gravy has thickened.
5. Serve
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Spoon over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
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Garnish with parsley if desired.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
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Mashed potatoes or cauliflower mash
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Green beans or collard greens
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Cornbread or dinner rolls
Would you like a slow cooker, low-carb, or mushroom-free version of this recipe?