Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy

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🍽️ Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy

🛒 Ingredients

For the patties:

• 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• 1 large egg

• ¼ cup milk

• ½ small onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the onion gravy:

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp butter (or oil)

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• Salt & pepper to taste

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the patties

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, diced onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.

2. Mix gently until just combined (don’t overmix).

3. Form into 4–6 oval-shaped patties.

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2️⃣ Brown the patties

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add a little oil if needed.

3. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until browned.

4. Remove patties from skillet and set aside (they will finish cooking in the gravy).

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3️⃣ Make the onion gravy

1. In the same skillet, melt butter.

2. Add sliced onions and cook 8–10 minutes until soft and caramelized.

3. Sprinkle flour over onions and stir for 1 minute.

4. Slowly whisk in beef broth.

5. Add Worcestershire sauce.

6. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.

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4️⃣ Finish cooking

1. Return patties to the skillet.

2. Spoon gravy over the top.

3. Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes until patties are fully cooked (internal temp 160°F / 71°C).

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🍴 Serve With:

• Mashed potatoes

• White or brown rice

• Egg noodles

• Steamed green beans or peas

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⭐ Optional Add-Ins

• Sautéed mushrooms in the gravy

• A splash of heavy cream for richer gravy

• A pinch of thyme for extra flavor

If you’d like, I can also give you a slow cooker version or a Southern-style variation!