Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds 85 percent lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons onion soup mix
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
Forming the Patties
In a mixing bowl, blend the ground beef, panko, onion soup mix, and black pepper thoroughly by hand.
Shape this mixture into four patties, each measuring about 4 inches across and 1/2 inch thick.
Press a small indentation into the center of each patty using your fingers.
Cooking the Patties
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the patties in the skillet and cook until they are well browned and reach an internal temperature of 130°F, approximately 4 minutes per side.
Remove the patties from the skillet, place them on a plate, and cover with foil to keep warm.
Making the Onion Gravy
Lower the heat to medium and add the sliced onions to the skillet.
Cook the onions until they are light brown and softened, which should take around 4 minutes.
Sprinkle in the flour and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually whisk in the beef broth, then bring the mixture to a boil. Allow the sauce to thicken, which should take about 4 minutes.
Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Finishing and Serving
Drizzle the onion gravy over the warm patties, garnish with minced chives, and serve immediately.
Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds 85 percent lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons onion soup mix
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 onion halved and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives minced
Instructions
- Mix ground beef, panko, onion soup mix, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Shape into four 4-inch patties, 1/2 inch thick.
- Press a small indentation into the center of each patty.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook patties 4 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 130°F.
- Remove patties to a plate and cover with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium and add sliced onions to the skillet.
- Cook onions 4 minutes until light brown and softened.
- Sprinkle flour over onions and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and bring to a boil.
- Simmer 4 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour gravy over patties, garnish with chives, and serve immediately.
