Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy

Ingredients

For the Hamburger Steaks:

• 1 ½ pounds ground beef (85% lean recommended)

• 4 tablespoons frozen butter, shredded (optional)

• ½ cup yellow onion, very finely minced

• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard

• 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)

For the Onion Gravy:

• 2 yellow onions, sliced into ¾ inch strings

• 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, divided

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

• ¼ cup cold water

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. Prepare the hamburger steaks: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, shredded frozen butter, finely minced onion, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Form the meat into 4-6 patties.

2. Cook the steaks: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside.

3. Make the onion gravy: In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter and the sliced onions. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until onions are softened and caramelized, about 5-6 minutes.

4. Thicken the gravy: Add the remaining butter to the skillet, then sprinkle in cornstarch mixed with cold water. Stir to combine and cook for about 1 minute to eliminate floury taste. Gradually whisk in beef broth and chicken broth, then add Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder. Simmer and stir until gravy thickens, around 2-3 minutes.

5. Finish cooking steaks in gravy: Return hamburger steaks to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes until steaks are cooked through and flavors meld.

6. Serve: Spoon onion gravy and caramelized onions over the steaks and serve hot. Great served with mashed potatoes or rice.

This classic comfort dish is flavorful, hearty, and serves about 4-6 people.