In less than an hour, this recipe for hamburger steak becomes a classic comfort food. Perfectly seasoned burger steaks simmer in a mushroom sauce that is bursting with flavor in this one-skillet meal.
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This is the type of recipe you should always have on hand for hectic workdays, carefree weekends, or anytime you just want to eat something comforting.
I always have ground beef on hand because it’s an inexpensive and flexible protein! These days, my go-to quick supper option is either meatloaf or ground beef stroganoff, and my kids will attest to my tendency to want to prepare the same dish over and over again when they find something they like. Thus, it’s always good to mix things up, and this beef burger is excellent!
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You can know that my family will be gathered around the table, napkins tucked into their shirts, ready and waiting, while the hamburger steak with mushroom gravy is cooking on the burner. It’s simply so delicious!
It’s made with seasoning, breadcrumbs, and ground beef that’s carefully shaped into an oval patty that tastes more like a steak than a hamburger. It’s then boiled in the most amazing mushroom sauce that’s thick, velvety, and rich in flavor. It’s a traditional comfort meal that tastes great served over mashed potatoes with a side of green beans. It’s affordable, filling, and easy enough to prepare even on the busiest weeknights.
Reasons to Love This Recipe
- It’s easy and ready in under 1 hour. It’s also made with ingredients most of us have on hand which makes it even more convenient.
- It’s classic and comforting and is an old-fashioned dish that you can serve to guests.
- It’s delicious! That rich, creamy gravy is everything.
- Kids and adults love it. It’s healthy, wholesome, and brings everyone to the table no matter how busy the day has been.
Ingredients Used
For The Burger Steak
- Ground beef: I use 90% lean for this recipe because the gravy gives it the richness and moisture it needs. Anything with a higher fat content may result in too much extra grease.
- Egg: As with meatloaf and hamburgers, the egg acts as a binder in this burger steak recipe as well. Otherwise, you’d have a hard time with it falling apart.
- Breadcrumbs: They’re also used to bind the meat alongside the egg. It works to absorb excess moisture that will help keep it together. If you have any homemade breadcrumbs, use them.
- Yellow onion: An aromatic that imparts beautiful flavor to the beef. Dice them up!
- Seasonings: Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. This blend of seasoning is enough to pack a punch. The gravy is super flavorful so, in an effort not to overpower that, we’re keeping it simple.
- Olive oil – Used to cook the burger steaks to impart moisture and avoid sticking.
For The Gravy
- Butter: The deliciously flavored fat used to saute mushrooms and onions. You can smell it already, can’t you?
- Mushrooms: Use white or cremini mushrooms for this. You can buy whole and slice them yourself, or buy them already sliced.
- Yellow onion: Thinly sliced to complement the mushrooms for a pleasing bite, but not too thin that they’ll get lost!
- Garlic: Another amazing aromatic ingredient that works to add flavor to this incredible gravy.
- All-purpose flour: This will thicken up the gravy and take it from a thin runny sauce to a thick, creamy gravy.
- Beef broth: The liquid base of the gravy used to bring everything together. You can make your own homemade beef broth using my recipe!
- Worcestershire sauce – A classic ingredient in many sauces and gravies. It adds a distinct sour, tangy, sweet note.
- Salt & pepper – Play around with the seasoning to taste. Adjust the salt to your liking, especially if the broth isn’t low sodium.
- Fresh parsley – An optional herbaceous finish that lightens and brightens up this dish!
How To Make Hamburger Steak
- Prepare the hamburger patties by combining the beef with the egg, breadcrumbs, onion, and seasoning in a large bowl. Make 4-5 oval hamburger patties about 1/2” thick.
- Cook patties in a preheated cast-iron skillet over medium heat. 5 minutes per side should be enough to brown them nicely. Transfer them to a plate, cover with foil and allow them to rest.
Tip! Gently incorporate the ingredients being careful not to overwork the meat. This will allow the meat to maintain its moisture and texture without becoming too dense.
How To Make Gravy For Hamburger Steak
- In the same skillet, melt the butter, and sauté the mushrooms and onions for 4-5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds before adding the flour and cook for 30 more seconds. Stir constantly.
- Gradually add the beef broth while continuing to whisk and bring it to a boil. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens up to a nice brown gravy.
- Season with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper and return the steaks back to the pan.
- Using a spoon, pour sauce over the steaks making sure they’re all evenly coated. Cook for about 5 minutes longer and voila, ready to be served!
Tips & Variations
- I like using ground beef as it has a familiar classic flavor and using lean won’t leave me with a ton of grease. You can also use ground turkey if you prefer but the internal temperature should read is 165°F/74°C instead of 160°F/71°C when it’s done.
- Add some shredded cheese or bacon to the meat mixture for added salty, smokey, and downright yummy flavor.
- Finish off the recipe with a topping of grated swiss cheese after cooking. Allow the residual heat to melt it overtop.
- Feel free to swap with chicken broth if you’d prefer it over beef broth. If you’ve got any homemade broth in your fridge, this would be a great way to use it up.
- Want a similar recipe that uses stew meat? Try my Beef Stroganoff Soup!
What To Serve With Hamburger Steak
For the steak of nostalgia (and let’s be honest, comfort and convenience) I usually serve hamburger steak and gravy overtop a bed of mashed potatoes and a side of garlic green beans for my family. If you’re serving a larger crowd or have some time to do it up big, here is some inspiration for other sides to go along with it:
- Potatoes: You can’t go wrong with a variety of potato dishes like scalloped potatoes, crushed potatoes, cheesy mashed potato cakes, twice baked potatoes and, of course, homemade french fries.
- Veggies: In addition to green beans or instead try these brown sugar glazed carrots, rutabaga fries, three bean salad or a simple tossed green salad.
- Dessert: With a hearty meal like this, keeping it light, simple, and comforting for dessert is the only way to go, because yes, dessert is a must! Baked apple slices topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream checks all the boxes!
FAQs
This is a great make-ahead dish! Combine the hamburger mixture in the morning, decide whether you want to form the patties yet or not, and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to make dinner that evening. You can make it up to 8 hours ahead which will cut down on prep time later on.
Classic comfort food is hamburger steak with mushroom gravy, but like with anything, tastes change with time and place. Please share your thoughts in the comments section if you’ve modified this recipe to suit your family’s tastes.
