Hamburger Steak with Onions (Printable Version)
Juicy beef patties smothered in caramelized onion gravy - a hearty American comfort classic perfect for weeknight dinners.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Patties
01 - 1 ½ lbs ground beef
02 - ½ cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 egg
04 - ¼ cup milk
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Gravy
07 - 2 onions, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
09 - 2 cups beef broth
10 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 tsp dried thyme
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, and pepper until well-combined. Form into 4-6 evenly sized patties.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown patties on both sides. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, sauté onions until soft and translucent. Sprinkle flour over onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
04 - Gradually stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
05 - Return patties to skillet, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until meat is cooked through and gravy has thickened.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish
- Uses pantry and refrigerator staples
- Perfect for beginner cooks with simple techniques
- Comfort food that pleases the whole family
02 -
- Each serving provides approximately 25 grams of protein
- Can be made ahead and reheated beautifully the next day
- Extremely versatile recipe that can be customized with different herbs and spices
03 -
- Season the meat mixture thoroughly as beef needs plenty of salt to enhance its natural flavor
- Let the patties rest for 5 minutes before serving for juicier results
- For extra flavor add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese to the meat mixture