Description
Juicy hamburger steaks blend savory ground beef with rich seasonings for a classic comfort meal. Hearty flavors and simple ingredients make this dish a perfect weeknight dinner you’ll crave time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups mushroom gravy
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a baking dish with a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground beef with breadcrumbs, onion, milk, egg, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until ingredients are uniformly combined.
- Gently form the meat mixture into 4 oval-shaped patties, ensuring even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Carefully arrange the patties in the prepared baking dish, positioning them with slight separation.
- Generously pour mushroom gravy over the patties, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Seal the baking dish with aluminum foil to trap moisture and heat, then bake for 25-30 minutes until patties reach safe internal temperature and gravy begins to simmer.
- Remove from oven and allow the dish to rest for 3-5 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and flavors to meld.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added visual appeal and subtle herbaceous flavor.
- Serve hot alongside complementary side dishes like creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice for a satisfying comfort meal.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter, healthier alternative that maintains the dish’s comforting essence.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe celiac-friendly without compromising the texture and binding properties of the original recipe.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding a splash of red wine or a pinch of smoked paprika to the meat mixture, creating a more complex taste profile.
- Prep patties ahead of time and refrigerate for 30 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape and develop more intense flavors during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg