🍽️ Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy
Juicy beef patties simmered in rich onion gravy—simple, cozy, and seriously satisfying.
⏱ Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 25 minutes
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Total: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings
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Serves 4
🛒 Ingredients
Hamburger Steaks
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1½ lb (680 g) ground beef (80/20 works best)
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1 egg
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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¼ cup milk
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
Onion Gravy
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp oil
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2 large onions, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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Salt & pepper, to taste
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Patties
In a large bowl, mix:
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Ground beef
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Egg
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Breadcrumbs
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Milk
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Worcestershire sauce
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Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
Gently combine (don’t overmix). Form into 4 oval patties.
2. Brown the Hamburger Steaks
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
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Remove patties and set aside (they’ll finish cooking later).
3. Caramelize the Onions
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In the same skillet, add butter.
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Add sliced onions and cook over medium heat 10–12 minutes, stirring often, until soft and golden.
4. Make the Gravy
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Sprinkle flour over onions and stir for 1 minute.
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Slowly whisk in beef broth.
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Add Worcestershire sauce.
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Simmer until gravy thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
5. Simmer the Steaks
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Return hamburger steaks to the skillet.
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Spoon gravy over them.
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Cover and simmer 8–10 minutes until patties are cooked through.
6. Serve
Serve hot with:
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Mashed potatoes
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Rice
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Egg noodles
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Green beans or peas
Spoon extra gravy on everything (required).
❓ Q & A (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: What’s the best beef for hamburger steaks?
A: 80/20 ground beef gives the juiciest result. Leaner beef can be used but may be drier.
Q: Can I make this without breadcrumbs?
A: Yes. You can substitute:
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Crushed crackers
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Oats
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Or skip them (patties will be firmer)
Q: How do I keep the patties tender?
A:
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Don’t overmix
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Use milk + egg
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Simmer in gravy instead of over-frying
Q: Can I add mushrooms to the gravy?
A: Absolutely. Add sliced mushrooms with the onions and cook until browned.
Q: Can this be made ahead of time?
A: Yes. It reheats very well. Store in the fridge up to 3 days.
Q: How do I thicken gravy if it’s too thin?
A: Simmer uncovered longer, or whisk in a small slurry of flour + water.
Q: Can I freeze hamburger steaks?
A: Yes. Freeze cooked patties with gravy up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
Q: What’s the difference between hamburger steak and Salisbury steak?
A: Very similar! Salisbury steak often includes more fillers and is always served with gravy, while hamburger steak is simpler.