Hamburger steak with onion gravy is a classic diner supper you can make at home for very little money. Seasoned beef patties are browned, then simmered in a rich onion gravy until tender. Serve with mashed potatoes to soak up every drop.
Why You’ll Love It
- 30 minutes.
- Cheap and filling.
- Classic diner supper.
What You Need
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 onions (sliced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
How to Make Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy
- Mix the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire and salt and shape into 4 to 6 patties.
- Brown the patties 4 minutes per side and set aside.
- Cook the onions in butter until soft and golden.
- Stir in the flour, then slowly whisk in the broth.
- Return the patties, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
- Serve with mashed potatoes.
Tips
- Don’t overmix the beef.
- Cook the onions slowly for sweetness.
- Add mushrooms to the gravy.
Serving and Storing
Keeps 3 days in the fridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use ground turkey?
Yes.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes, reheat in the gravy.
Lumpy gravy?
Whisk the broth in slowly.

Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy
Seasoned beef patties browned and simmered in rich onion gravy. A cheap, classic supper ready in 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 onions sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Mix the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire and salt and shape into 4 to 6 patties.
- Brown the patties 4 minutes per side and set aside.
- Cook the onions in butter until soft and golden.
- Stir in the flour, then slowly whisk in the broth.
- Return the patties, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
- Serve with mashed potatoes.
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