Here’s a classic, comforting recipe for Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy — juicy beef patties smothered in savory onion sauce.
🍔 Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Hamburger Steaks
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp oil for frying
For the Onion Gravy
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Hamburger Steaks
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 4 equal-sized patties.
2️⃣ Cook the Patties
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Remove patties and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Onion Gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Add sliced onions and sauté 5–7 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer 5–7 minutes until gravy thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper.
4️⃣ Combine & Serve
- Return hamburger steaks to the skillet and coat with gravy.
- Heat through 2–3 minutes.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
💡 Tips
- For extra flavor, brown onions slowly for deeper sweetness.
- You can add mushrooms to the gravy for a heartier dish.
- Leftovers taste great in a sandwich the next day.
If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker version that makes tender hamburger steaks with rich onion gravy with minimal hands-on time.
