Here’s a comforting and classic Southern-style recipe for Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy — hearty, flavorful, and perfect with mashed potatoes or rice.
🍽️ Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the hamburger steaks:
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1 lb (450 g) 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 tbsp 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 and black pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp oil or butter (for frying)
For the onion gravy:
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Make the hamburger steaks:
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In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Shape into 4 oval patties.
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Cook the patties:
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Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear patties 3–4 minutes per side until browned (they don’t need to be fully cooked). Remove and set aside.
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Make the onion gravy:
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In the same skillet, melt butter. Add sliced onions and cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until soft and golden.
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Sprinkle flour over the onions, stir, and cook for 1–2 minutes.
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Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring constantly until smooth.
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Season with salt, pepper, and thyme if using.
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Simmer together:
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Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy.
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Cover and simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes until the patties are cooked through and the gravy thickens.
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Serve:
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Spoon onion gravy generously over the steaks.
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Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
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🍴 Tip:
For extra richness, add a splash of cream or a dollop of Dijon mustard to the gravy at the end.
Would you like a version of this recipe that’s gluten-free or low-carb?