Description
Juicy skillet hamburger steaks smothered in silky onion–mushroom gravy. A 35-minute one-pan comfort dinner the whole family loves.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs (or crushed pork rinds for low-carb)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp milk (or beef broth)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1–2 tbsp oil (for searing)
GRAVY
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (plus 1 tbsp oil if needed)
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch for GF slurry)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth, divided
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 tsp dried), optional
- 2 tsp cold butter to finish, optional
TO SERVE
- Mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire, Dijon, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently; form 6 oval patties (~3/4 inch thick).
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear patties 3–4 minutes per side until deeply browned. Transfer to a plate (they will finish in the gravy).
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter (and a splash of oil if needed). Sauté onions with a pinch of salt 4–5 minutes until golden at the edges. Add mushrooms; cook 4–5 minutes. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
4. Sprinkle flour over onions/mushrooms; cook 1 minute, stirring. Slowly whisk in 1 1/2 cups broth until smooth. Add Worcestershire, Dijon, thyme (if using), pepper, and salt to taste.
5. Nestle patties (and any juices) into the gravy. Add up to 1/2 cup more broth for a looser gravy. Simmer gently 6–8 minutes, turning once, until patties reach 160°F (71°C).
6. Off heat, swirl in cold butter for shine (optional). Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve over mash, noodles, or rice; spoon extra gravy on top and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Use 80/20 beef for the juiciest texture.
Gluten-free: thicken with a cornstarch slurry instead of flour.
Make-ahead: patties and gravy keep 4 days refrigerated; freeze up to 3 months.
Add a splash of cream or soy/tamari for richer umami if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 135mg