Here’s a classic take on Smothered Hamburger Steak—juicy beef patties in a rich, savory gravy. 🍽️🥩
🥘 Ingredients (serves 4)
For the patties:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
🥄 Instructions
- Make the patties
In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 4–6 oval patties. - Cook the patties
Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Brown patties on both sides (they don’t need to be fully cooked through at this point). Remove from skillet and set aside. - Make the gravy
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté sliced onions until soft. Sprinkle flour over onions and stir for 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until gravy thickens. - Smother the patties
Return the patties to the skillet, spoon gravy and onions over them, and simmer 10–15 minutes until patties are fully cooked. - Serve
Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles with extra gravy on top.
✨ Tips
- For extra flavor, add mushrooms or a pinch of smoked paprika to the gravy.
- Leftovers store well—gravy helps keep patties moist.
- For a quicker version, cook patties fully first and then smother in gravy for 5–10 minutes.
If you want, I can give a slow cooker version that makes the patties super tender while cooking in the gravy all day. Do you want me to do that?
