Hamburger Steaks and Gravy is the kind of comfort food that never goes out of style. Juicy, flavorful hamburger patties are pan-seared and simmered in a rich onion gravy that’s perfect for serving with mashed potatoes. It’s a hearty, satisfying dinner your family will request again and again.

Hamburger Steaks with mashed potatoes, gravy and carrots.

Hamburger Steaks and gravy is very similar to the classic Salisbury Steak recipe, which is more like meatloaf patties in gravy. Serve it up with garlic mashed potatoes, maple glazed carrots or bacon green beans.

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Why You’ll Love This Delicious Hamburger Steak Recipe

Made with pantry staples for a simple, budget-friendly meal.
The savory onion gravy is perfect for spooning over creamy mashed potatoes.
A classic dinner just like grandma would make that comes together in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients for Hamburger Steak Recipe

Ground Beef – We used a combination of ground chuck and ground brisket.
Minced Garlic
Spicy Brown Mustard or Dijon mustard
Worcestershire Sauce
Hot Sauce
Salt
Pepper
Bacon Grease or olive oil (for frying)

Ingredients for the Onion Gravy

Butter
Onions (thinly sliced)
All Purpose Flour
Beef Broth (or chicken broth)
Kitchen Bouquet (for rich color and flavor – optional)
Onion Powder – I like to use granulated onion (it doesn’t clump)
Koser Salt
Black Pepper

Step-By-Step Directions for Hamburger Steaks and Gravy

Ground beef mixture for hamburger steaks in a bowl.

Mix the hamburger steaks:
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, spicy brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Mix just until combined and shape into thick patties.

Cook the patties:
Heat bacon grease in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown hamburger steaks 3–4 minutes per side until nicely seared. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

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Make the gravy:
Add butter and sliced onions to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until onions are soft and caramelized. Stir in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.

Hamburger steaks simmering in onion gravy.

Whisk in broth a little at a time until smooth. Stir in Kitchen Bouquet, onion powder, salt and pepper.

Simmer:
Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet, spoon gravy over the top, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until patties are cooked through.

Plate of hamburger steak and gravy with mashed potatoes and carrots.

Serve:
Spoon hamburger steaks and plenty of onion gravy over mashed potatoes for a complete comfort food dinner that the whole family will enjoy.

Plate of mashed potatoes, hamburger steaks and gravy with carrots.

Nothing hits the spot like Hamburger Steaks and Gravy with creamy mashed potatoes. It’s a Southern classic that turns simple ingredients into something special.

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Hamburger steak and gravy with mashed potatoes and carrots.

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Hamburger Steaks and Gravy

Hamburger Steaks and Gravy is classic Southern comfort food. Juicy beef patties simmer in rich onion gravy and are perfect served with mashed potatoes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ground beef recipes, hamburger steaks with brown gravy, onion gravy

Servings:

Calories: 624kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef I used a mixture of lean ground chuck and ground brisket
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons bacon grease or olive oil

For the Gravy

2 tablespoons butter
2 onions sliced thin
⅓ cup all purpose flour
3 cups broth beef or chicken
1 teaspoon kitchen bouquet optional
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
mashed potatoes for serving

Instructions

n a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, spicy brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Mix just until combined and shape into 5, thick patties.
Heat bacon grease in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown hamburger steaks 3–4 minutes per side until nicely seared. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Melt butter in the skillet adding sliced onions. Cook, stirring often, until onions are soft and caramelized. Stir in the flour, cooking for 1–2 minutes. Whisk in broth a little at a time until smooth. Stir in Kitchen Bouquet if using with onion powder, salt and pepper.
Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet, spoon gravy over the top, reduce heat to low,. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until patties are cooked through to 165° using a digital meat thermometer.
Spoon hamburger steaks and plenty of onion gravy over mashed potatoes for a complete comfort food dinner.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in a pan over medium heat, adding a little broth to thin the gravy. Turn patties after a few minutes and stir the gravy until heated through.
Variations: Add sautéd mushrooms to the gravy for extra flavor.