Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy Recipe
A hearty and flavorful Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy recipe that combines seasoned ground beef patties seared to perfection and simmered in a rich, homemade onion gravy. This classic comfort food meal is perfect for family dinners and delivers robust Cajun spiced goodness with tender onions and savory beef broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Hamburger Steaks
- 2 Pounds Ground Beef
- 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- ½ Tablespoon Onion Powder
- ½ Tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Cup Green Onions, Chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
For the Onion Gravy
- 2 Large White Onions, Large Diced
- 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 Packet Beefy Onion Soup Mix
- 3 Cups Beef Broth
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Flour
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the ground beef with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, chopped green onions, and Worcestershire sauce to evenly distribute all flavors.
- Form Patties: Divide the seasoned ground beef mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each into a round patty, ensuring they are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- Sear Patties: Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear the patties, cooking each side until browned and a crust forms. Once browned, remove the patties from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Cook Onions: Lower the heat to low and add the diced white onions to the skillet. Cook the onions slowly, stirring frequently, until they become soft and translucent without burning.
- Make Gravy Base: Stir in 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, butter, and flour to the softened onions. Cook this mixture for about 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste and start the thickening process.
- Add Broth and Soup Mix: Gradually pour in the beef broth and add the packet of beefy onion soup mix, stirring continuously to combine all ingredients into a smooth gravy. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer Patties in Gravy: Return the seared hamburger steaks to the skillet, nestling them into the simmering gravy. Allow everything to cook together for 10-15 minutes over low heat until the gravy thickens slightly and the patties are cooked through.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ground beef with about 80% lean content to keep the patties juicy.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning quantity to your preferred spice level.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables to complement the rich gravy.
- Make sure to simmer on low heat to avoid burning the gravy and to allow flavors to meld.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove.
