Here’s a full recipe for Smothered Hamburger Steak – a classic, hearty Southern comfort food dish featuring seasoned hamburger patties smothered in a rich onion and mushroom gravy. Perfect with mashed potatoes or rice!
🍽️ Smothered Hamburger Steak
🛒 Ingredients
For the Hamburger Steaks:
- 1 ½ lbs (680g) ground beef (80/20 works best)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
For the Gravy:
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional but recommended)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Patties
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire, and seasonings.
- Form into 4–6 oval-shaped patties, about ¾ inch thick.
2️⃣ Brown the Patties
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a bit of oil.
- Brown the patties on both sides (3–4 minutes per side). They don’t need to be cooked through yet.
- Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add the sliced onions and mushrooms, and cook until softened (about 8–10 minutes).
- Sprinkle in the flour, stir, and cook for 1–2 minutes to make a roux.
- Slowly pour in the beef broth, whisking to avoid lumps.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened (about 5–7 minutes).
4️⃣ Smother the Steaks
- Return the hamburger patties to the skillet.
- Spoon the gravy over them, cover, and simmer on low for 15–20 minutes, until patties are fully cooked and flavors meld.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
- Mashed potatoes
- White rice
- Buttered egg noodles
- Green beans or steamed veggies