Description
Hearty hamburger steak with rich gravy showcases classic American comfort cuisine. Southern-style skillet preparation delivers savory flavors and satisfying texture you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend works best)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (30g) breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480ml) beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Gently combine ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, handling delicately to preserve meat’s tenderness.
- Patty Formation: Craft four evenly sized oval patties with consistent thickness, ensuring uniform cooking and optimal texture.
- Skillet Searing: Ignite a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until surface radiates intense warmth, then nestle patties into the scorching pan.
- Protein Caramelization: Sear hamburger steaks for 4-5 minutes per side, developing a robust golden crust while achieving desired internal temperature, creating a mouthwatering exterior.
- Gravy Foundation: Transfer cooked patties to a warm plate, then leverage remaining meat drippings to sauté onions until translucent and golden-edged.
- Roux Development: Dust flour over caramelized onions, stirring vigilantly to construct a smooth flavor base, eliminating raw flour undertones.
- Liquid Transformation: Stream beef broth into the skillet, whisking continuously to orchestrate a velvety, rich gravy without disruptive lumps.
- Flavor Melding: Simmer gravy for 3-4 minutes, allowing ingredients to harmonize and develop profound, savory nuances.
- Final Reunion: Reintroduce hamburger steaks to the skillet, enrobing them in luxurious gravy and gently reheating before presenting this classic comfort dish.
Notes
- Meat Handling Technique: Use a light touch when mixing ingredients to keep hamburger steaks tender and prevent dense, tough texture.
- Patty Shaping Strategy: Create uniform oval patties with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Skillet Temperature Control: Preheat cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat for perfect golden-brown crust and proper meat searing without burning.
- Gravy Smoothness Trick: Whisk beef broth gradually and continuously while making roux to eliminate lumps and achieve silky, rich gravy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 505mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg