Amish Poor Man’s Hamburger Steak with Rich Onion Gravy is a hearty and flavorful dish featuring juicy hamburger steaks smothered in a rich onion gravy.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:4-6 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Skillet
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1½ lbs ground beef
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
¼ cup whole milk
1 small onion, finely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
2 tbsp vegetable oil, for frying
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp black pepper
Salt, to taste
2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Beef Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, grated onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Mix gently until just combined. Divide the mixture into 4–6 equal portions and shape into oval hamburger steaks about ¾-inch thick.
Brown the Hamburger Steaks: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until nicely browned. They do not need to be fully cooked yet.
Transfer the browned patties to a plate and set aside.
Cook the Onions: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden.
Make the Gravy: Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the beef broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, onion powder, and black pepper.
Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Finish Cooking: Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet, nestling them into the onion gravy. Cover and simmer over low heat for 8–10 minutes, or until the centers reach 160°F.
Stir in heavy cream if desired. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Spoon the rich onion gravy over the hamburger steaks and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve hot with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
Use ground beef with 80/20 fat content for juicy hamburger steaks.
Grated onion adds moisture and flavor to the patties.
Avoid pressing down on the patties while frying.
Add a splash of beef broth if the gravy becomes too thick.
For extra flavor, add sliced mushrooms to the onion gravy.