Savor the Juicy Hamburger Steaks
Hamburger steaks, a comforting dish with rich flavors and a hearth-like quality, evoke nostalgia for simpler meals while offering a ticket to American culinary history. These succulent patties, seared to perfection, are complemented by a savory mushroom and onion gravy, making them a soulful addition to any dining table.
Ingredients
Hamburger Steaks
500 grams ground beef - Preferably grass-fed for maximum flavor
1 cup breadcrumbs - Fresh, preferably from a crusty loaf
1 large egg - Free-range
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce - For depth of flavor
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp ground black pepper - Freshly ground
2 tbsp olive oil - For frying
Mushroom & Onion Gravy
1 tbsp butter - Unsalted
1 medium onion - Thinly sliced
200 grams mushrooms - Button or cremini, sliced
2 tbsp all purpose flour (plain flour Australia and UK)
1.5 cups beef stock (beef broth or beef bouillon) - Homemade or low-sodium
1 tsp soy sauce - For umami boost
0.5 tsp thyme - Dried
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined to avoid overworking the meat.
- Form the mixture into four equally-sized patties, pressing each into a round, flat shape. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until a dark brown crust forms. Transfer the patties to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Using the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add sliced onions and sauté until they become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about another 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and onions, stirring to coat. Slowly add beef stock while stirring. Bring to a simmer and cook until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce and thyme, then return the patties to the skillet, spooning the gravy over them as they warm through.
Notes
For a unique twist, substitute the beef with a plant-based meat substitute or combine with ground turkey for a leaner option.
Nutrition
Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 34gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 1187mgPotassium: 862mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 170IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 5mg
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