hamburger steaks with onion gravy

Here’s a classic, comforting recipe for Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy—rich, savory, and perfect with mashed potatoes or rice.

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🍔 Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy

Ingredients

Hamburger Steaks

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp oil or butter

Onion Gravy

• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp butter or oil
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Hamburger Steaks

1. In a bowl, gently mix beef, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire.
2. Shape into 4 oval patties.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until browned.
5. Remove and set aside (they’ll finish cooking in the gravy).

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2️⃣ Make the Onion Gravy

1. In the same skillet, add butter and onions.
2. Cook over medium-low 10–15 minutes, stirring, until onions are soft and deeply golden.
3. Sprinkle flour over onions and cook 1 minute.
4. Slowly whisk in broth and Worcestershire.
5. Simmer until thickened.

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3️⃣ Finish

1. Return hamburger steaks to the skillet.
2. Spoon gravy over them.
3. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, until patties are cooked through.

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🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Mashed potatoes
• Rice or egg noodles
• Green beans or peas
• Buttered bread to soak up gravy

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🔄 Easy Variations

• Southern-style: Add a splash of milk to the gravy
• Mushroom gravy: Add sliced mushrooms with onions
• Extra juicy: Mix 1–2 tbsp milk into the meat mixture

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⭐ Comfort-Food Tip

Don’t overmix the beef—gentle mixing keeps the steaks tender.

If you want, I can also share:

• A one-pan shortcut
• A baked version
• A lean beef or turkey option

Just tell me 😊