Description
Juicy hamburger steaks smothered in a rich onion mushroom gravy, this recipe is the definition of comfort food. Simple, budget-friendly, and full of flavor, it’s a family dinner favorite that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs (680 g) ground beef, 80/20
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for frying)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare patties: In a bowl, mix ground beef, diced onion, garlic, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Shape into 4 patties.
- Sear patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook onions & mushrooms: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onions, cook 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and cook another 5 minutes.
- Make gravy: Sprinkle flour over onions and mushrooms, stir 1–2 minutes. Gradually whisk in beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Add Worcestershire and thyme. Simmer until thickened.
- Simmer with patties: Return patties to skillet. Spoon gravy over top. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
- Serve: Plate with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles and smother with extra gravy.
Notes
- Use 80/20 beef for juicy, flavorful patties.
- Do not overmix beef mixture—gentle handling makes tender steaks.
- Sear patties first to lock in flavor before simmering in gravy.
- Caramelize onions slowly for maximum sweetness.
- Whisk broth gradually to avoid lumpy gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy