Here’s a classic hamburger steak recipe—juicy, flavorful, and perfect with gravy or onions:
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 pound (≈450 g) ground beef (80% lean for juiciness)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (½ for the patty, ½ for gravy)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter
For the gravy:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the patties
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, half of the chopped onion, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix gently (don’t overmix, or patties get tough).
- Divide into 4 portions and shape into oval or round patties.
- Cook the patties
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Make the gravy
- In the same skillet, add butter and remaining onions. Sauté until soft.
- Sprinkle flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve
- Place hamburger steaks on plates and pour gravy over the top.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or rice.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a little soy sauce or ketchup to the patty mixture.
- You can also top the steak with sautéed mushrooms for a “smothered” version.
- Make smaller patties if cooking for kids—they cook faster and stay juicy.
If you want, I can also give a Japanese-style Hamburg steak recipe (like you’d get in a family restaurant), which has a sweeter, richer sauce.
Do you want me to do that version too?
