Here’s a comforting Southern Hamburger Steak recipe—savory, smothered in gravy, and perfect with mashed potatoes or rice.
🥩 Southern Hamburger Steak
🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the patties:
- 500g ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
🔪 Instructions
1. Make the patties
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 4–6 oval or round patties.
2. Cook the patties
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil.
- Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer until slightly thickened, then season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Combine and simmer
- Return patties to the gravy, reduce heat to low, and simmer 5–10 minutes to soak up flavor.
5. Serve
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
🌟 Tips
- Tender patties: Don’t overmix the beef; handle lightly.
- Extra flavor: Sauté mushrooms or onions in the gravy for a richer taste.
- Make ahead: Patties and gravy can be prepared ahead; reheat gently before serving.
If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker Southern Hamburger Steak recipe that makes the patties ultra-tender and smothered in a rich, flavorful gravy.
