Ingredients
For the Hamburger Steaks
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1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 preferred)
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Onion Gravy
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2 large onions, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined. Divide into evenly sized portions and shape into oval or round patties.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add hamburger steaks and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until nicely browned. Remove patties from skillet and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet, then add sliced onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until onions are soft, golden, and lightly caramelized.
Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir well, cooking for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste. Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until gravy thickens.
Return hamburger steaks to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until patties are cooked through and tender.
Notes
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Use ground beef with some fat for juicy hamburger steaks.
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Do not overmix the meat to keep patties tender.
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Deglaze the pan well to capture all the browned bits for flavor.
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Simmer gently to prevent the gravy from breaking.