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2 hamburger steaks on a white plate with peas, mashed potatoes, and a fork.
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Hamburger Steak Recipe

Pan-seared juicy hamburger steak simmered in a pot of rich and flavorful mushroom gravy is comfort food at its finest!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the Steaks

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ large onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Gravy

  • ½ large onion sliced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon
  • cups low-sodium beef broth

Instructions

  • Add the ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce to a large bowl. Use your hands to combine the mixture well and form into 6 patties.
    1 pound ground beef, ½ large onion, ½ cup breadcrumbs, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    6 formed hamburger steak patties on a white plate.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Once heated, place the patties in the pan and brown for 3-4 minutes on both sides until cooked through. Place the patties on a plate.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    6 cooked hamburger steaks in a pan.
  • Add in the onions and salt and cook until softened. Then, add in the garlic, mushrooms, and thyme. Cook for a minute.
    ½ large onion, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 cloves garlic, 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Stir in the flour, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce until paste-y.
    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1½ tablespoons tomato paste, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Then, stir in the red wine and beef broth, and turn the heat to high. Once the mixture begins to bubble, turn down to a simmer and continue to stir as the mixture thickens.
    1½ cups low-sodium beef broth, ¼ cup red wine
  • Add the patties back to the pan, nestling them in the gravy. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
    a spatula lifting a hamburger steak from a pan.

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Notes

Storage: Store hamburger steaks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1patty | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 785mg | Potassium: 646mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg