Ahhh, Hamburger Steak with Gravy — the ultimate comfort food 🥩🍽️. Think of it as a homemade Salisbury steak: juicy beef patties smothered in rich, savory gravy, often served with mashed potatoes. Here’s a classic, hearty recipe.
Hamburger Steak With Gravy
Ingredients (4 servings)
For the patties:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 works best)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Make the patties
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 4 equal patties, slightly thicker in the middle.
2. Cook the patties
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add a little oil and cook patties 4–5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
- Remove patties and set aside.
3. Make the gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until lightly golden (this removes the raw flour taste).
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and milk.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
4. Combine and serve
- Return patties to the gravy and simmer 2–3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Tips for Juicy Hamburger Steak
- Don’t overmix the beef — it keeps patties tender.
- Slightly thicker patties cook more evenly and stay juicy.
- For extra flavor, caramelize onions in the pan before adding flour for gravy.
Variations
- Mushroom gravy: Add sautéed mushrooms to the sauce.
- Onion gravy: Use caramelized onions instead of raw.
- Cheesy twist: Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top before serving.
If you want, I can give you a “30-minute one-skillet hamburger steak with super creamy gravy” version — minimal cleanup and fast comfort food.
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