Here’s a classic, hearty comfort food recipe for Smothered Hamburger Steak 🍽️🥩
Smothered Hamburger Steak
Juicy hamburger patties simmered in a rich, savory onion gravy. This is classic Southern-style comfort food—perfect with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
🧺 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Hamburger Steaks
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1 lb ground beef
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 egg
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¼ cup milk
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon oil or butter for frying
For the Onion Gravy
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Hamburger Steaks
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In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
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Shape into 4 equal patties.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side, until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
2. Make the Onion Gravy
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In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onions and sauté 5–7 minutes until soft and golden.
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Sprinkle flour over onions and stir to make a roux. Cook 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
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Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Smother the Steaks
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Return patties to the skillet, nestling them in the gravy.
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Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes, until patties are fully cooked and the gravy is rich and flavorful.
4. Serve
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Spoon hamburger steaks onto plates and pour extra gravy over the top.
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Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
💡 Tips
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Don’t overmix the beef mixture—this keeps patties tender.
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For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika or a splash of soy sauce to the gravy.
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Leftover gravy? Store separately—it reheats beautifully over meats or potatoes.
If you want, I can also make a casserole-style version where the hamburger steaks and gravy bake together for a hands-off comfort meal.