Description
Smothered Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy is a comforting and hearty homestyle dish featuring juicy hamburger steaks simmered in a rich, savory caramelized onion gravy. Perfect for cozy family dinners, this easy-to-make recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients to deliver deep, satisfying flavors with protein-packed goodness and a luscious gravy that brings it all together.
Ingredients
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For the Hamburger Steaks
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon oil for cooking
For the Onion Gravy
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the patties: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Gently shape the mixture into oval hamburger steaks, about ¾-inch thick, being careful not to overwork the meat to keep them tender.
- Sear the steaks: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the patties on both sides until they develop a golden crust, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside while preparing the gravy.
- Cook the onions: In the same skillet, add butter and sliced onions. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and caramelized, about 10-12 minutes.
- Make the onion gravy: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the onions and stir well to combine; cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste. Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer and stir until the gravy thickens to a luscious, smooth consistency.
- Smother and simmer: Return the seared hamburger steaks to the skillet, nestling them into the onion gravy. Reduce heat to low and cover, allowing the steaks to cook through and soak up the gravy flavors for another 10 minutes.
Notes
- Use fresh, thinly sliced onions for the best flavor and caramelization.
- Do not overmix the beef to ensure tender, juicy patties.
- Properly sear patties for a flavorful crust and enhanced texture.
- Simmer on low heat during final cooking to prevent toughness and meld flavors nicely.
- Adjust gravy thickness by adding broth if too thick or more flour if too thin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hamburger steak with gravy
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg