Grilled Hamburger Steak with Caramelized Onions!

Grilled Hamburger Steak with Caramelized Onions

A hearty hamburger steak made with seasoned ground beef, grilled to perfection and topped with sweet, deeply caramelized onions.

Servings

2–3 servings
Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 20–25 minutes

Ingredients

Hamburger Steaks

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 preferred)

• 1 small onion, finely minced

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tablespoon ketchup

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for grilling)

Caramelized Onions

• 2 large onions, thinly sliced

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Salt, to taste

• Optional: splash of beef broth or balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. Caramelize the Onions

Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft, golden, and sweet.
(Optional: deglaze with a splash of broth or balsamic at the end.)

Set aside and keep warm.

2. Prepare the Hamburger Steaks

In a bowl, gently mix ground beef, minced onion, garlic, Worcestershire, ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Form into oval or round patties about ¾-inch thick. Do not overmix.

3. Grill the Steaks

Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
Grill patties for 4–5 minutes per side for medium, or until desired doneness.

Let rest for 3–5 minutes.

4. Serve

Top each hamburger steak generously with caramelized onions.
Serve hot.

Q & A

Q: Can I cook this without a grill?

Yes.

• Use a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat

• Cook 4–5 minutes per side

Q: How do I keep hamburger steak juicy?

• Use 80/20 beef

• Don’t overmix the meat

• Don’t press patties while cooking

• Let them rest before serving

Q: Can I make this ahead?

• Patties can be formed up to 1 day ahead

• Onions can be caramelized 2–3 days ahead

Reheat gently.

Q: Can I add gravy?

Absolutely.
Use the onion pan:

• Add 1 cup beef broth

• Simmer and thicken with cornstarch or flour
  Pour over steaks for a Salisbury-style dish.

Q: What sides go best?

• Mashed potatoes or garlic mashed cauliflower

• Steamed green beans

• Roasted carrots

• Simple side salad

Q: Can I use another protein?

Yes.

• Ground turkey (add olive oil for moisture)

• Ground lamb (excellent flavor)

• Plant-based ground meat (adjust seasoning)

Q: Is this freezer-friendly?

The raw patties freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before cooking.