Hamburger steak, also known as Salisbury steak, is a classic comfort food dish made with seasoned ground beef patties, typically served with gravy and mashed potatoes or rice. Here’s a simple recipe to make delicious hamburger steak at home:
Ingredients:
For the Hamburger Steaks:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (preferably lean)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Hamburger Steaks:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into oval-shaped patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Cook the Hamburger Steaks:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the hamburger patties to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Remove the cooked patties from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Gravy:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to make a roux.
- Gradually pour in the beef broth while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the gravy thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve:
- Return the cooked hamburger steaks to the skillet and spoon some of the gravy over the top.
- Allow the hamburger steaks to simmer in the gravy for 2-3 minutes to heat through and absorb the flavors.
- Serve the hamburger steaks hot, accompanied by additional gravy on the side if desired.
Enjoy your homemade hamburger steaks with gravy, mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dishes for a comforting and satisfying meal!