Description
Juicy hamburger steaks smothered in rich, savory onion mushroom gravy promise Southern comfort on a plate. Hearty beef patties nestled in silky sauce invite home cooks to savor classic American cuisine with unbeatable homestyle flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground chuck (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 large egg
- 1 Vidalia onion (sliced thin, approximately 3 cups)
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms (optional)
Seasoning and Coating:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for coating patties)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon tiger sauce or hot pepper sauce (optional)
Liquid and Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) cooking oil (canola or vegetable oil)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- ¼ cup (40 grams) onion (finely chopped)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground chuck with finely diced onions, one whole egg, Tiger Sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Gently form the meat mixture into 4-6 uniform hamburger steaks, ensuring each patty is loosely packed to maintain tenderness.
- Dust each hamburger steak lightly with all-purpose flour, creating a delicate coating that will enhance browning and help thicken the eventual gravy.
- Heat of vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place prepared hamburger steaks into the hot skillet, cooking approximately 3-4 minutes per side until a rich golden-brown crust develops and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Transfer browned hamburger steaks to a clean plate, reserving the flavorful drippings in the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium and add sliced onions to the same skillet, allowing them to caramelize slowly for 8-10 minutes until they turn a deep golden color.
- Create the gravy base by whisking beef broth, water, flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and browning sauce until smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour the gravy mixture into the skillet with caramelized onions, stirring continuously to prevent scorching and achieve desired thickness.
- Reintroduce hamburger steaks to the gravy, adding sliced mushrooms if desired, and allow everything to simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
- Gently spoon the rich onion-mushroom gravy over the hamburger steaks, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Serve immediately alongside creamy mashed potatoes, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley for a touch of color and freshness.
Notes
- These hearty hamburger steaks deliver comfort food magic with every single bite.
- Caramelized onions transform basic ground beef into a restaurant-worthy meal that feels like pure culinary love.
- Versatile recipe works perfectly for busy weeknights or lazy weekend dinners when you crave something satisfyingly homemade.
- Mushrooms offer an extra layer of rich, earthy flavor that elevates the entire dish from simple to spectacular.
- Worcestershire and browning sauces create deep, complex tastes that make these hamburger steaks absolutely unforgettable.
- Serving this dish with creamy mashed potatoes ensures maximum deliciousness and total meal satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 515 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg