Description
This Easy Hamburger Steaks recipe features juicy, flavorful ground beef patties seasoned with garlic, onion, and mustard powders, pan-seared to a perfect brown crust, then simmered in a savory onion gravy made from condensed French onion soup and brown gravy mix. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a comforting, hearty meal that serves four.
Ingredients
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Hamburger Steaks
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (preferably ground chuck)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
Onion Gravy
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can French onion condensed soup (undiluted)
- 1 (0.87-ounce) packet brown gravy mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: Crumble the ground beef into a large bowl. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and ground mustard. Use a fork to gently blend the seasonings into the meat without overworking it to keep the steaks tender. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form each into a patty.
- Sear the Patties: Heat a skillet (cast iron is ideal) over medium-high heat. When hot, add the hamburger steaks and cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes to develop a dark brown crust. Flip and cook the other side for an additional 4 minutes. Remove the steaks from the pan and set them aside on paper towels to rest.
- Make the Onion Gravy: Drain all but 2 tablespoons of grease from the skillet. Return it to heat and add the sliced onions, cooking until they turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the undiluted French onion soup, brown gravy mix, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in Worcestershire sauce for depth of flavor.
- Simmer the Steaks in Gravy: Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet with the gravy. Simmer gently until the steaks are cooked through to your preferred doneness, allowing the flavors to meld and the gravy to thicken.
Notes
- Using ground chuck adds extra flavor and juiciness to the hamburger steaks.
- Do not overmix the meat to prevent tough steaks.
- Cast iron skillets give the best sear and heat retention for this dish.
- Adjust seasonings to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the delicious onion gravy.
