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Southern hamburger steaks with onion mushroom gravy

Southern Hamburger Steaks with Onion Mushroom Gravy

Seasoned hamburger steaks simmered in a savory skillet gravy with tender onions, mushrooms, beef broth, and sherry.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced white or yellow onion
  • 1 cup sliced white button or cremini mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry or cooking sherry
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Do not overmix.
  2. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions, roll into balls, and flatten into small patties.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the patties for 3–4 minutes per side, working in batches if necessary. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
  4. Drain excess fat if needed. Add the sliced onion and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for about 4 minutes, until softened.
  5. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the sherry and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  6. Add the beef broth and stir. Whisk the cornstarch and cold water together, then whisk the slurry into the gravy.
  7. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet.
  8. Cover and simmer gently for 10–15 minutes, until the patties are cooked through and the gravy has thickened.