Hamburger Steak
The ultimate comfort food, Hamburger Steak brings juicy beef patties and savory gravy together in a warm embrace. With rich flavors and easy prep, it's the perfect weeknight dinner that’ll satisfy your cravings!
Equipment
- Grater
- Mixing Bowl
- Chef's Knife
- Large Pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Skillet
- Frying Pan
- Whisk
- Peeler
Ingredients
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/3 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 pounds Ground Beef 85/15 fat content for juiciness
- 1/4 cup Onion Finely minced
- 2 Garlic Cloves Finely grated
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil For cooking
- Coarse Salt To taste
- Pepper Freshly cracked to taste
- 2 Yellow Onions Peeled and thickly sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic Finely minced for the gravy
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour For thickening the gravy
- 4 cups Beef Stock Forms the base of the gravy
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter For richness in the gravy
- Coarse Salt To taste
- Pepper Freshly cracked to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and then mix in the breadcrumbs. Let it sit for about 2 to 3 minutes until soaked.
- Mix in the ground beef, minced onions, garlic cloves, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Form 6 equal-sized hamburger steak patties and place them on a plate.
- Heat olive oil in a large rondeau or sauce pot over medium-high heat for about 90 seconds.
- Cook the hamburger steaks for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Remove the patties and add the sliced onions to the pot, seasoning them with salt.
- Sauté the onions for about 5 minutes, then reduce heat to low and cook for another 10 to 12 minutes until caramelized.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant. Then sprinkle in the flour and mix.
- Pour in the beef stock and bring to a boil, seasoning gently with salt and pepper.
- Add back the hamburger steaks, cooking for another 5 to 6 minutes to heat through. Stir in butter and serve.
Notes
- Tip 1: Avoid overworking the meat to keep patties tender.
- Tip 2: Soak breadcrumbs in eggs for better binding.
- Tip 3: Ensure your pan is hot to develop a good sear.
- Tip 4: Cook in batches if necessary to avoid steaming.
- Tip 5: Consider adding spices to enhance flavor.