Hamburger Steaks with Onion is a simple, comforting dish featuring juicy beef patties smothered in caramelized onions and a savory pan gravy. Perfect for weeknight dinners, served with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Total Time: 30–35 minutes
- Servings: 4
🍳 Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula or tongs
- Knife & cutting board
🥘 Ingredients
Hamburger Steaks
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Onion Gravy
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp flour
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Ground beef: 80/20 mix keeps patties juicy.
- Onions: Yellow or sweet onions caramelize beautifully.
- Gravy: Thickened with flour; can adjust consistency with more broth.
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare patties
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Form into 4 evenly sized oval or round patties.
2. Cook onions
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook 8–10 minutes until soft and golden. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook patties
- In the same skillet, brown patties 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature ~160°F / 71°C). Remove and set aside.
4. Make gravy
- Sprinkle flour into the skillet, stir to combine with drippings.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Return onions and patties to skillet, simmer 2–3 minutes to coat.
5. Serve
Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables. Spoon extra gravy over the top.
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📊 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 28g
- Carbs: 10g
- Fat: 22g
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Extra flavor: Add sautéed mushrooms to the onion gravy.
- Cheesy variation: Top patties with a slice of cheddar before adding gravy.
- Make ahead: Patties can be formed in advance and refrigerated.
- Healthier option: Use lean ground beef or turkey and less butter.
- Serving idea: Pair with green beans or roasted carrots for a complete meal.
