Hamburger Steak with Brown Gravy and Onions

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Reminiscent of 1950’s diner food, this hamburger steak with onion gravy is comfort food, plain and simple. Serve with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles to complete the meal.

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My favorite way to eat ground beef is in a cheeseburger. Honestly, I could eat them every night, but this combination of hamburger steak with brown gravy and onions is delicious. It’s a new favorite in my house, especially since I recently made it again.

The fact that it’s an easy recipe is a plus! I like onions. A lot of onions! That’s why you can barely see the hamburger steak beneath those beautifully caramelized onions.

It’s not often I have all the ingredients for a new recipe but I had parsley and beef broth on hand from other recipes I’d made recently. This recipe reminds me of my Dad. I think he would have loved it!

I love cooking in my cast iron skillet and I used it to prepare this dish. When you caramelize onions, be patient. Don’t rush the process or you will burn them. Trust me when I say this but if you need more proof, read my post How To Caramelize Onions.

A few tips about the gravy. In total, the gravy should be reduced by half. I put the patties back into the skillet before it was completely reduced so they had ample time to reheat and I wouldn’t lose all my gravy. Taste before you serve to check your spices. You probably won’t need more salt but it’s good to check.

I served this dish with garlic toast and mashed potatoes for a good, hearty comfort meal. A nice garden salad would pair perfectly too. This is a great meal for a cool fall night.

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Hamburger Steak with Brown Gravy and Onions

Ground beef patty smothered in perfectly caramelized onions. Comfort food at its best!

4.75 from 4 votes

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time45 minutes mins

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gravy, ground beef, hamburger, sauteed onions

Servings: 6

Author: Ellen Folkman

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Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup sliced onions
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 ½ cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

• Combine ground beef, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Divide meat into 6 even portions and form into patties.
• In a large skillet over medium heat cook patties 6-12 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches your desired doneness. When they are done to your liking, remove the steaks and add onions to the pan, cooking for 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually add broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until smooth. Reduce to half, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Return patties to skillet and heat through.
• To serve place hamburger steaks on plate. Whisk in butter, quickly, and spoon gravy and onions over patty. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.