Smothered Hamburger Steak with Rich Onion Mushroom Gravy
Tender, juicy hamburger steaks simmered in rich homemade brown gravy with sautéed onions and mushrooms. A comforting Southern-inspired skillet dinner made with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
For the Hamburger Steaks:
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Onion Mushroom Gravy:
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Shape the mixture into 4 oval patties.
3. Brown patties in a large skillet for 3–4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
4. Melt butter in the skillet and cook onions and mushrooms until softened and browned.
5. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
6. Gradually add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; simmer until thickened.
7. Return patties to the skillet and spoon gravy over them.
8. Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes, until the patties reach 160°F.
9. Adjust seasoning and serve hot with onion mushroom gravy.
Notes
Use 80/20 or 85/15 ground beef for juicy hamburger steaks.
Avoid overmixing the beef mixture to keep patties tender.
Use low-sodium beef broth to control the saltiness.
Omit mushrooms for a classic onion gravy variation.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
Freeze cooked hamburger steaks with gravy for up to 2–3 months for best quality.
Reheat leftovers to 165°F before serving.
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles.