Here’s a classic Southern-style Hamburger Steak recipe — tender seasoned beef patties smothered in rich onion gravy 🍴🥩
🥩 Southern-Style Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy
Ingredients (serves 4)
Hamburger Steaks
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Onion Gravy
- 1 medium onion, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the hamburger steaks
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.
- Shape into 4–6 oval patties.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil.
- Brown patties 3–4 minutes per side until a crust forms (they will finish cooking in the gravy). Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the onion gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté sliced onions until golden and soft (~5–7 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over onions and stir for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Slowly add beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Add Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Simmer 3–5 minutes until gravy thickens.
3️⃣ Finish cooking
- Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet.
- Simmer in the gravy 10–15 minutes, until cooked through.
4️⃣ Serve
- Classic sides: mashed potatoes, green beans, or rice
- Spoon gravy generously over the steaks
✅ Tips
- Don’t overmix the beef — it keeps the patties tender.
- Browning first gives extra flavor to both steaks and gravy.
- Add a splash of cream for a richer gravy if desired.
If you want, I can also give you:
- Crockpot Southern hamburger steak (set-and-forget method)
- Country-style hamburger steak with mushroom gravy
- Mini hamburger steaks for smaller meals or family dinners
Do you want me to do one of these versions?
