Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy

Name: Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20); 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups beef broth; 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only

Seasoned ground beef patties pan-seared and smothered in a rich caramelized onion and beef broth gravy. A Southern diner staple that turns humble ingredients into a deeply satisfying plate meal.

45 minEasyServes 4520 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 large egg, beaten
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20), 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, 1 beaten large egg, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Form into 4 oval patties about 3/4 inch thick.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook 4 minutes per side until a dark crust forms. Check that the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Remove patties to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
3

Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the same skillet. Add 2 large thinly sliced yellow onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 12 to 15 minutes until deeply golden and soft.
4

Sprinkle 2 tbsp all-purpose flour over the onions and stir for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
5

Pour in 2 cups beef broth a little at a time, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add fresh thyme and bring to a simmer. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until the gravy thickens enough to coat a spoon. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper.
6

Return the patties to the skillet and spoon gravy over the top. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes to warm through, then serve.

Questions

Can I make Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos; the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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