Ah, hamburger steak—comfort food at its finest! It’s basically seasoned ground beef formed into patties and cooked in a rich, savory gravy. Often called “Salisbury steak” in some recipes. Here’s a solid, classic version:
Hamburger Steak Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (preferably 80/20 for flavor)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (½ for mix, ½ for gravy)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp oil (for frying)
For the gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the patties:
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, ½ of the chopped onion, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 4 oval-shaped patties.
- Cook the patties:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Brown patties on both sides (about 4–5 minutes per side).
- Remove patties and set aside.
- Make the gravy:
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Add remaining onions, cook until soft.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer until thickened, season with salt & pepper.
- Combine:
- Return patties to the skillet, spoon gravy over them.
- Simmer 5–10 minutes to cook through and let flavors meld.
- Serve:
- Traditional sides: mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or rice.
💡 Tips:
- Don’t overmix the beef or patties can get tough.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or Dijon mustard to the gravy.
- Can also add mushrooms to the gravy for a “mushroom hamburger steak” version.
If you want, I can make a fancier “loaded hamburger steak” version with cheese, caramelized onions, and bacon—basically comfort food upgraded.
Do you want me to do that?
