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.
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
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
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.
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.
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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.