Hamburger Steaks with Country Gravy are a quick, inexpensive ground beef recipe prepared in one skillet. Seasoned and cooked ground beef patties are smothered in a simple six-ingredient country brown gravy.
It makes a perfect weeknight comfort food dinner, is a good source of protein, and is super kid-friendly. Serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes with a side of mac and cheese, steamed broccoli, or southern green beans and buttermilk biscuits.
School started this morning, so the race has begun. I was up earlier this morning trying to ensure the kids got to school on time and hubby made it to work on time. Summer vacation is over, and every minute of every day counts more than ever. These lip-smacking good hamburger steak patties are so quick to come together. They are a family favorite dish, and even my picky son loves them. They are delicious and slightly different from Salisbury Steak as they are made without ketchup and beef broth. These hamburger steaks are slathered in rich, creamy country gravy.
If you like this recipe, try my smothered chicken or smothered pork chops. They are just as delicious and easy to make
What are Hamburger Steaks?
This delectable Hamburger Steak with Country Gravy combines ground beef patties, bread crumbs, and a perfect blend of spices in creamy country gravy. These patties are onion-free, making them super kid-friendly; however, if you like the flavor of onions, please feel free to add them. This recipe comes together in about thirty-five minutes, making it an easy weekday recipe. I like serving it with mashed potatoes, but Amish egg noodles are also delicious. You can also serve it on hamburger buns or with soft rolls on the side.
How do you prepare Hamburger Steaks and Gravy?
These are so easy to prepare. Mix your ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and spices in a big bowl. Shape the mixture into patties and cook them in a large skillet with a bit of oil over medium-high heat. Once browned, remove them to an oven-proof plate and place them in the oven to finish cooking while you make the gravy.
In the same skillet over low heat, melt enough butter to have four tablespoons of fat. Whisk in the flour and spices. Cook until browned and fragrant, whisking continuously. Stir in the milk and simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Add the patties back to the pan and warm.
It is just that simple and delicious! It is the perfect family meal and a great recipe.
What types of ground beef are best?
Any type of ground beef will work, but I like to cook with either ground chuck or ground sirloin. Both chuck and sirloin work as the patties will not stick to the skillet, and they do not produce an excess amount of fat. Butter works best with the flour when making a roux, so keeping the beef fat to a minimum works best.
Helpful Recipe Tips
- Try adding sauteed mushrooms for a little mushroom gravy or onions for onion gravy.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave at reduced power.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in a sturdy freezer container. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave at reduced power or on the stovetop over low heat.
So if time is becoming very precious, yet you love the idea of making home-cooked delicious lip-smacking good recipes for your family, then this Hamburger Steak with Country Gravy is right up your alley. Your family will be singing your praises and asking for more.
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Hamburger Steak Recipe
Ingredients
Beef Patties
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Country Gravy
- 4 tablespoons butter please see notes
- 1/4 cup flour
- Pinch ground cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Egg noodles or mashed potatoes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together beef, bread crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Shape into 6 patties. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown patties on both sides; approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Remove patties to an oven-proof plate and place in oven at 300 degrees for 15 minutes.
- In the same skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour, cayenne, garlic powder, and onion powder. Continue whisking until golden brown and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Slowly add milk, whisking continuously. Simmer until slightly thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes. Gravy will thicken more upon cooling. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Add patties back to the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
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Notes
- Storage - store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop on low or in the microwave at reduced power.
- For the gravy, add enough butter to the skillet to have 4 tablespoons of fat, including the fat from the hamburger.
- This recipe is equally delicious with ground turkey or ground pork.
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Janelle Ogletree
Very tasty, easy and great for a weeknight dinner. Great comfort food without much effort and easy to add variances to make it your own
Beth Pierce
Thanks Janelle! So glad that you liked it! Yes so easy to modify this recipe.
Jennifer Hawn
Making this for the SECOND time in 7 days lol my boyfriend LOVES it & so do I. Thanks for sharing
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Jennifer! So glad that you and your boyfriend like it! Have a great Thanksgiving!
Gadget Kandee
I cooked this tonite & it was fantastic! I didn’t get the flour & oil browned enough before adding the milk so my gravy was very light colored but it tasted good. I’m not sure why it didn’t get that pretty brown roux. I even cooked it longer than suggested but I think my skillet with the thermal spot, even-heat bottom kept it from browning very well. I put it over low carb bread & had low carb bacon, garlic kale as a side dish. There was hardly a bite left between the 2 of us! The ONLY thing I did different was to add a little extra cayenne pepper. Loved it! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Beth Pierce
Your whole meal sounds delicious! I am so glad that you liked it! I wish I had some right now because I am hungry!
Catalina
I am sure that everyone in my family will love this for dinner! It looks amazingly delicious!
Katerina
Such an incredible meal!! I can’t wait to make this for my family!! They will LOVE it!!
Chrissie
This recipe looks delicious and I’d like to try it.
Melanie Bauer
This is incredibly yummy! Looks like we have a fabulous weeknight dinner, need to make this!
Sara
This has me drooling all over my keyboard! So juicy and full of flavor; I loved it!
Demeter
This is comfort food at its finest! Looks like such a filling meal.
Jan Schhilling
This could become one of my family’s favorites!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Jan! I am glad that you enjoyed it!
Hady
I tried this recipe yesterday and it was great most of us. To me I like things with more spices, not necessary hot, so next time I am going to improvise a bit.
I am happy that my finicky daughter liked it. she is mostly a chicken person.
Hady
Beth Pierce
I am so glad that your daughter liked it. I like a little more spice too but sometimes I have to cook things that are a little more tame.
Tara
It was a huge hit at my house!! Really amazing!
Sommer
Sharing this recipe with all my family and friends! So good.
Ashley
I could eat this gravy with a spoon! Awesome flavor!
Liz
I have a hamburger steak recipe from my mom but it doesn’t have gravy, so I had to try your version! We loved it!!
Kristine Nicole Alessandra
This would be gone in record time at my house. With two sons who are both voracious eaters and a husband who loves his hamburgers, I am positive this dish would be another win in my house. Thanks for sharing the easy to follow recipe!