Description:
This Smothered Hamburger Steak with onion gravy is a hearty Southern comfort food classic! Juicy beef patties simmered in rich, savory onion gravy — perfect with mashed potatoes or rice.
Why You’ll Love This Smothered Hamburger Steak
If you’re craving the taste of Southern comfort food, this Smothered Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy will hit the spot. Juicy, seasoned ground beef patties are pan-seared until golden, then simmered in a rich, savory onion gravy. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles, and you’ve got the ultimate hearty dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 egg
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp oil
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Beef Patties
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, pepper, salt, onion powder, minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until just combined, then shape into thick patties.
Step 2: Pan-Fry the Patties and Onions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and sliced onions. Cook until the patties are browned on both sides. Remove the patties from the skillet and keep warm.
Step 3: Make the Onion Gravy
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and drippings in the skillet. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits. Slowly whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Season with salt, then let simmer for about 5 minutes until the gravy thickens.
Step 4: Smother the Steaks
Return the beef patties to the skillet, nestling them into the onion gravy. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes to soak up all that flavor.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
Serve the smothered hamburger steak hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles, topped generously with onion gravy.
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