Smothered Hamburger Steak
Tender hamburger steaks simmered in a savory onion gravy, seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and Italian herbs for a hearty family meal.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can cream of onion soup
- 1 can of water use the empty soup can for measurement
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 slices bread finely diced
Instructions
Prepare the base mixture
- In a mixing bowl, lightly whisk the eggs. Stir in the beef bouillon powder, chopped onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Soften the bread
- Add the diced bread into the egg mixture and allow it to soak briefly until softened.
Form the patties
- Add the ground beef to the mixture and knead gently with your hands until evenly incorporated. Shape into 8 uniform patties.
Sear the patties
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the patties into the skillet and cook for approximately 4 minutes per side, until browned. Remove and set aside.
Prepare the gravy
- In the same skillet, combine the cream of onion soup, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to deglaze the pan and incorporate the browned bits for added flavor.
Simmer
- Return the patties to the skillet, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
Serve
- Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot, with gravy spooned generously over the hamburger steaks.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the bread with gluten-free bread or gluten-free breadcrumbs. Ensure the cream of onion soup and Worcestershire sauce are labeled gluten-free, as some brands may contain hidden gluten.