🥩 Smothered Hamburger Steak!

Smothered Hamburger Steak — full of rich flavor, tender beef, and a savory onion gravy that’ll have you reaching for seconds.

🥩 Smothered Hamburger Steak

Classic comfort food with rich onion gravy

Ingredients:

For the Steaks:

1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)

½ cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

¼ cup milk

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

Salt & pepper to taste

1 tbsp oil or butter (for frying)

For the Onion Gravy:

1 large onion, thinly sliced

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp flour

2 cups beef broth

½ tsp Worcestershire sauce

Salt & pepper to taste

Optional: a splash of cream or a pinch of thyme for extra flavor

Instructions:

Make the patties:
In a bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 4–6 oval patties.

Sear the patties:
Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties until browned on both sides (about 4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.

Make the gravy:
In the same skillet, melt butter and add sliced onions. Cook until soft and golden, about 10–12 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir for 1–2 minutes to cook the flour.

Add broth:
Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire. Stir and simmer until thickened (5–8 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and optional thyme or cream.

Smother the steaks:
Return the patties to the skillet. Spoon gravy over each one, cover, and let simmer on low for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld and patties finish cooking.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

Mashed potatoes (a must!)

Steamed green beans or buttery corn

Buttermilk biscuits or rice on the side