Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy

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Tasty hamburger "steaks" smothered in gravy and onions. Serve with hot rice or potatoes for an easy-to-make dinner classic. It's a great way to dress up a pound of ground beef and you probably have all the ingredients on hand!

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This homemade hamburger steak recipe, complete with onions and a rich gravy, is comfort food at its best. 

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How to Make Hamburger Steak

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

What Is Hamburger Steak?

A hamburger steak is a seasoned ground beef patty that is pan-fried on the stove. The dish has German origins and is traditionally served with onions and gravy. 

How to Cook Hamburger Steak

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this homemade hamburger steak recipe: 

  1. Make the patties. 
  2. Pan-fry the patties and onion. 
  3. Make the gravy. 
  4. Return the patties and onion to the pan. 
  5. Cover and simmer until the beef is cooked through. 

What to Serve With Hamburger Steak

These comforting hamburger steaks pair perfectly with mashed potatoes. They also work well with buttered egg noodles. If you’d like a little color on your plate, try serving the meal with one of our top-rated side salads.  

How to Store Hamburger Steak

Store the leftover hamburger steaks (and the onions and gravy) in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“Absolutely delicious,” raves one Allrecipes community member. “Simple, flavorful and filling. Enjoyed this recipe with some grilled asparagus and mashed garlic grilled potatoes.”

“This recipe was COMFORT FOOD,” according to another community member. “My family loved it! Serve with potatoes, the gravy is amazing with it! Keeping this one for sure.”

“I love this recipe,” says Stephanie. “So delicious,I keep coming back! Seasoned salt is something I usually don’t have on hand and I rarely use, so I used a cayenne and paprika combination instead.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy

(4,350)
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • ¼ cup bread crumbs

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 cup thinly sliced onion

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • 1 tablespoon cooking sherry

  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper together in a large bowl until combined. Form into 8 balls and flatten into patties.

    patty ingredients combined and formed into flat patties

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  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add patties and onion; fry until patties are nicely browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer beef patties to a plate, and keep warm.

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  4. Sprinkle flour over onions and drippings in the skillet. Stir in flour with a fork, scraping bits of beef off of the bottom of the skillet as you stir. Gradually mix in beef broth and sherry. Season with seasoned salt. Simmer and stir over medium-low heat until gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.

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  5. Reduce heat to low, return patties to the gravy, cover, and simmer until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

    patties returned to skillet and simmering until thoroughly cooked

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  6. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

319 Calories
19g Fat
14g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 319
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 597mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 387mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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