Hamburger Steak with Gravy

Here’s a classic Hamburger Steak with Gravy—comfort food at its best 🍽️

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Hamburger Steak with Gravy

Ingredients

Hamburger Steaks

• 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 works best)
• 1 egg
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder

Gravy

• 2 tbsp butter or beef drippings
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• Salt & pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1. Make the patties
   • In a bowl, combine ground beef, egg, milk, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
   • Shape into oval or round patties.
2. Cook the steaks
   • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
   • Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
   • Remove patties and set aside.
3. Make the gravy
   • In the same skillet, add butter if needed.
   • Sauté onions until soft and lightly caramelized (5–7 minutes).
   • Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute.
   • Gradually whisk in beef broth, scraping up browned bits.
   • Simmer until thickened.
4. Combine & simmer
   • Return hamburger steaks to the skillet.
   • Spoon gravy over them and simmer 5–10 minutes.
5. Serve hot

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Serving Suggestions

• 🥔 Mashed potatoes
• 🌽 Corn or green beans
• 🍞 Biscuits or white bread

Tips

• Add mushrooms to the gravy for extra flavor.
• A splash of Worcestershire sauce deepens the gravy.
• Don’t overmix the meat—keeps the steaks tender.

If you want a Southern-style, slow-cooker, or onion-smothered version, I can share that too!