Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy

Ingredients:

For the Hamburger Steak:

• 1 ½ pounds ground beef (80% lean)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Onions:

• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Gravy:

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Hamburger Steak:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onions, minced garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
   • Mix the ingredients until well combined, but avoid overmixing to keep the texture tender.
   • Divide into 6 equal portions and shape into oval patties about 1.5–2 cm thick.
2. Cook the Hamburger Steak:
   • Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
   • Cook for approximately 4–5 minutes per side, then check with a food thermometer inserted sideways into the centre. Continue until each patty reaches 71°C/160°F; time varies with thickness.
   • Once cooked, remove the patties from the pan and set them aside.
3. Caramelize the Onions:
   • Carefully spoon off excess rendered fat, leaving about 1 teaspoon. Add the butter and olive oil to the same pan.
   • Add thinly sliced onions and cook over medium-low heat, stirring regularly, for approximately 20–30 minutes until soft and golden brown. Add a splash of water and lower the heat if they catch before softening.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Make the Gravy:
   • Sprinkle flour over the caramelized onions and stir to combine, cooking for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
   • Gradually whisk in beef broth, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
   • Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes, stirring, until the gravy coats a spoon. Add broth a tablespoon at a time if too thick.
5. Serve:
   • Place the cooked hamburger steaks back into the pan, coating them with the onion and gravy mixture. Simmer gently until heated through; do not leave cooked patties at room temperature for more than two hours.
   • Spoon the caramelized onions and rich gravy over the hamburger steaks.
   • Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
6. Enjoy:
   • Serve the hamburger steaks with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
   • Enjoy your delicious hamburger steak with onions and gravy!

Gravy without lumps

Stir the flour into the softened onions before adding liquid. Pour in the first splash of broth slowly while stirring, then add the rest gradually. Scrape up browned bits from the pan, but leave behind any blackened, burnt residue. Taste before salting because broth, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce can all add salt.

Contains egg, wheat, milk, soy and mustard; Worcestershire sauce may contain fish. Check labels for diners with allergies. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice to catch the gravy.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in a covered, shallow container within two hours (one hour above 32°C/90°F). Keep at 4°C/40°F or colder and use within 3–4 days. Reheat cooked leftovers to 74°C/165°F.

Temperature guidance: USDA safe food handling.