Hamburger steaks are rich, flavorful, and smothered in a speedy onion and mushroom gravy. It's hearty comfort food that comes together in about 30 minutes.
The secret is in the sear. Take your time getting that golden crust on the hamburger patties.
Those little browned bits left behind in the pan (that's the fond) are what make the onion and mushroom gravy so flavorful.
If you like recipes with beef, try these next: Stuffed Peppers without Tomato Sauce, Cheeseburger Bowls or Beef Teriyaki Bowls.
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✨ Key Takeaways
- Tastes like steak, but easier on the budget.
- The onion and mushroom gravy is rich and flavorful, thanks to the caramelized bits from the ground beef.
- Dinner is served in about 30 minutes.
- One-pot meal (yay! less clean up).
- The hamburger steaks can be prepped several hours ahead of time, and kept refrigerated until ready to sauté.
- Pairs well with a sweet and tangy spinach and arugula salad.
🛒 What You'll Need to Make Hamburger Steaks with Onion and Mushroom Gravy
Swaps & Variations
- Medium ground beef is about 20% fat, and is fine to use in this recipe instead of lean ground beef. Anything higher in fat, and the gravy may be a little greasy.
- Swap the white button mushrooms with shitaki or cremini mushrooms. All mushrooms give that wonderful umami boost, so go with what you like best.
- Swap the chicken broth with beef broth, make sure it's unsalted.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the gravy as it simmers and/or a sprinkling of chives when serving.
👩🏻🍳 How to Make Hamburger Steaks with Onion And Mushroom Gravy
Form Beef Patties
To a medium bowl, add the egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Stir into a paste, then add the beef. Use your hands to combine the mixture, then form into six equal-sized patties.
✨ Good to Know
Always wash utensils that touched raw meat before using them on cooked food or grab a fresh one. Safety first!
Add Patties to the Skillet
Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the patties in the skillet and scatter the sliced onions on top. Cover the skillet, leaving the lid slightly ajar, and cook the patties until they develop a deep golden crust, about 5 minutes.
Flip Patties
Flip the patties, and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside, leaving the onions in the pan.
Cook Onions & Mushrooms
Stir the onions, adding a little more oil if needed. Sauté until softened and browned. Add the mushrooms along with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until they become soft and release their liquid (about 5 minutes). Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and onions. Stir until no dry streaks of flour remain, about 1 minute.
Add Broth
Pour in the broth and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
Serve & Enjoy
Return the patties to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and let them warm through before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions or chives. Serve these hamburger steaks with mashed potatoes, along with broccoli, green beans or peas.
🌟 Tips & Tricks
- I like to make a paste with the egg, breadcrumbs and seasonings first, then fold in the ground beef and shape into patties. It helps distribute the flavors evenly throughout the meat.
Common Questions
Yes. The hamburgers can be shaped and refrigerated until ready to sauté.
You can also prepare the recipe as written, and reheat the hamburger steaks and gravy in a skillet over low heat. Add a bit of water if the gravy is too thick.
Leftovers will stay fresh for 3 days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container.
I ♥️ Hearing from You
If you enjoy this recipe, let me know by leaving a comment. I love knowing about any fun tweaks or clever swaps you make.
-Donna
Recipe
Hamburger Steaks with Onion and Mushroom Gravy
Equipment
- 12-inch nonstick skillet
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Hamburger Steaks
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup seasoned or unseasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Onion and Mushroom Gravy
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 8 ounces button mushrooms, washed and sliced
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
Garnish
- sliced green onions or chives
Instructions
- Form Beef Patties: To a medium bowl, add the egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Stir into a paste, then add the beef. Use your hands to combine the mixture, then form into six equal-sized patties.1 large egg, ¼ cup seasoned or unseasoned breadcrumbs, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon sweet paprika, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 pound lean ground beef
- Add Patties to the Skillet: Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the patties in the skillet and scatter the sliced onions on top. Cover the skillet, leaving the lid slightly ajar, and cook the patties until they develop a deep golden crust, about 5 minutes.1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large yellow onion
- Flip Patties: Flip the patties, and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside, leaving the onions in the pan.
- Cook Onions & Mushrooms: Stir the onions, adding a little more oil if needed. Sauté until softened and browned. Add the mushrooms along with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until they become soft and release their liquid (about 5 minutes). Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and onions. Stir until no dry streaks of flour remain, about 1 minute.8 ounces button mushrooms, salt & pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Add Broth: Pour in the broth and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.1 cup unsalted chicken broth
- Serve & Enjoy: Return the patties to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and let them warm through before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions or chives. Serve these hamburger steaks with mashed potatoes, along with broccoli, green beans or peas.sliced green onions or chives
Frank says
I love mushrooms, they just make this dish so hearty!
Donna Poirier says
Thank you and I agree 🙂
Donna says
Perfect cozy fall meal. I hope you love it.