Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy (Easy Comfort Food Recipe)
Make hamburger steak with onions and gravy for a juicy, savory dinner. Easy comfort food recipe perfect with mashed potatoes or rice!
Equipment
- Large skillet or cast-iron pan
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Whisk
- Cutting board and knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably 80/20)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth (reduced sodium if preferred)
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder (to taste)
- Optional: Worcestershire sauce or splash of wine for deglazing
Instructions
- Mix patties: Combine ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Shape into 4 patties.
- Sear patties: Heat skillet over medium-high. Cook patties until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Caramelize onions: Add butter and sliced onions to skillet. Cook slowly until golden and soft.
- Make gravy: Sprinkle flour into pan drippings, whisk, then add beef broth. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and optional Worcestershire sauce.
- Combine: Return patties to skillet. Spoon onions and gravy over the top. Simmer briefly to meld flavors.
- Serve: Plate patties with gravy and onions. Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
- Expert Tip: Deglaze the pan with broth or a splash of wine to capture all the flavorful browned bits.
Notes
- Use lean beef for a lighter version.
- Reduced-sodium broth keeps gravy balanced.
- Cornstarch slurry can replace flour for gluten-free gravy.
- Patties can be prepped ahead and refrigerated; cook fresh for best flavor.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the gravy.