Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy
This classic dish features seasoned ground beef patties, pan-seared to perfection, topped with caramelized onions, and smothered in rich brown gravy. Simple, hearty, and flavourful, it is often served with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles. Today, it remains a beloved comfort food, bringing warmth and tradition to family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil or butter
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, and seasonings. Shape into patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet and cook patties until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until golden.
- Sprinkle flour over onions, stir, and slowly add beef broth.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and simmer until thickened.
- Return patties to the skillet, cover with gravy, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
- Use lean beef for a lighter version.
- Caramelize onions slowly for deeper flavor.
- Homemade beef broth enhances the gravy.
- Rest patties before simmering in gravy.
- Serve immediately for best taste.