Onion Gravy Smothered Hamburger Steaks

            Who does not love a juicy hamburger steak smothered with a luscious onion gravy? This hamburger steak is not  that hard slab of meat that used to be called a hamburger steak. This one is tender, it is flavorful and it is so easy to make. This is for those families that love to eat steak, but can not due to the expense.

            There is a difference between a Hamburger Steak and a Salisbury steak or a meatloaf. A hamburger steak does not contain any egg. While in the others, an egg is used as a binder to hold the meat together.

Meatloaf also has a bad reputation for being ground beef mixed with the weeks worth of leftovers from the refrigerator. A true hamburger steak can be eaten with a fork from a plate or even put on a bun.

Do you get it now? It tastes like a hamburger should be, not an imitation of something else.

Frequently Asked Questions:

            Can I use a mix of meat?

I would stick with just beef to get the authentic real beef taste of a hamburger steak.

            Is it true that great chef’s institute butter into the mix?

Yes, a chef will shred some butter and add it to the meat to keep it juicy as it cooks. The butter needs to be frozen when it is shredded.

            You say to not overwork the meat, why not?

When you work the meat too much it will become tough, no matter what trick is used. The less you handle the meat, the better it will be and the juicier it will remain.

            How do I store this dish?

These hamburger steaks can be stored in an airtight container and placed into the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days. You could also place them into the freezer, also in an airtight container, for up to 3 months.

What do you need to make Onion Gravy Smothered Hamburger Steaks

            2 pounds of lean ground beef

            1 cup of bread crumbs

            3 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

            2 tbsp parsley flakes

            1 tsp garlic powder

            1 tsp onion powder

            1 tbsp Olive Oil

            2 cups Beef Broth

            2 tbsp all purpose flour

            1 onion thinly sliced

How to make Onion Gravy Smothered Hamburger Steaks

FIRST STEP:

In a mixing bowl combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, spices, worcestershire and parsley flakes and salt and pepper to taste.

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Mix with your hands to combine all ingredients really well

SECOND STEP:

Make 8 equal size pieces and flatten into round patties

In a skillet set on medium high heat, place the patties into the pan.

THIRD STEP:

Cook the patties until cooked to your taste

Remove the patties and set to the side and keep warm

FOURTH STEP:

Add the Olive oil and the sliced onions into the skillet, cook until softened

Add the flour to the pan with the onions and saute for another 30 seconds

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FIFTH STEP:

Whisk the beef broth into the pan with the flour and onions

Continue to cook on a low simmer until the mixture thickens

SIXTH STEP:

When thickened, add the beef patties back into the pan

Simmer for 5 to 10 more minutes

Enjoy!

YUM!