Hamburger Steaks and Gravy
Make these Easy Hamburger Steaks and Gravy. They're a family favorite that's the perfect dinner for busy weeknights. Comforting, filling, and delicious!
Servings: 5
Calories: 438kcal
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or braiser
- 1 large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
- ¼ cup pan drippings
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cube beef bouillon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the 1 ½ pounds ground beef, 1 large lightly beaten egg, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Mix the meat mixture using a large spoon or clean/gloved hands, until combined.
- Divide the ground beef mixture and form 4 to 5 oval-shaped patties that are about ½-inch thick and 3 to 4 inches wide. Set them aside.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, you can add some 2 tablespoons olive oil but it isn't necessary. After 1 to 2 minutes, add the burger patties careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, flip each pattie to the opposite side, and continue cooking for another 4 to 5 minutes. The patties should have browned and the internal temperature has reached 160 degrees F.
- Carefully remove each hamburger from the skillet onto a plate and cover loosely (tent) with aluminum foil. Repeat the process until all of the patties are done.
- Reduce the heat to medium heat. Using the same skillet with the ¼ cup pan drippings, add the 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and stir it continuously for 4 to 5 minutes, until it's dark brown and forms a paste consistency.
- Slowly add in the 2 cups beef broth and 1 beef bouillon cube. Stir to combine and allow the gravy mixture to come to a low boil and simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet with the gravy. Spoon the brown gravy over the hamburger steaks. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the hamburger steaks and gravy from the skillet. Serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Try not to overcook the meat, once it browns and reaches your desired internal temperature using a meat thermometer you can stop cooking and add to the gravy.
- Tightly form and flatten the patties, doing this will help them to stay together throughout the cooking process.
- Making the gravy sauce is easy, but make sure that you stir or whisk it often. If you prefer to use a packet of brown gravy mix instead, then you can do that and follow the package instructions.
- Adding some browning sauce or Kitchen Bouquet will deepen the color of the gravy if you prefer a darker gravy.
- If you don't have enough pan drippings, add 1 to 2 tablespoons butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 975mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg
