Ground beef hamburger steaks made on the stovetop with sautéed onions and extra savory beef gravy! This easy family-friendly dinner pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes for a classic homemade meal. Perfect for Sunday dinner or anyone who loves comfort food recipes.
Homemade Hamburger Steaks with Extra Gravy
These homemade hamburger steaks are so good! How good are they? If a 6, 3, and 1-year-old lick their plates clean, then you know they are reaaaaallly good!
The main difference between hamburger steaks and Salisbury steak for me (don’t fight me) is two things: mushrooms vs. onions, and tangy (Salisbury steak) vs. savory gravy (beef patties with gravy, a classic comfort food).
My Salisbury steak is made with mushrooms and I usually bake it in the oven, while easy stovetop hamburger steaks are made with sliced onions. Both of my recipes always make extra gravy because I’m always team gravy for everything! And if you’re in the mood for a super easy, hands-off dinner, my Crockpot Hamburger Helper is a total winner—same cozy flavors, but let the slow cooker do all the work.
If you like Salisbury steak, you’re going to love these family-friendly hamburger steaks! This classic American dinner comes with double the gravy, so there’s plenty for your mashed potatoes on the side. And if you have memories of Mom making these for Sunday dinner, be prepared for the nostalgia to hit!
Use Vanilla Instead of Sherry
I wanted to mention this because when you read the recipe the vanilla might confuse you!
Many steak recipes call for cooking sherry, but I’ll be honest – I never have it in my kitchen! I found that on savory recipes like this, vanilla works amazing as a substitute! If you’re worried about taste, there’s no “vanilla” taste at all and no one will even notice!
How to Make Hamburger Steaks on the Stove
Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper together in a large bowl.
Shape into 7 even sized balls.
Then use your hand to flatten into steak patties.
Add patties and slices of onions in a large skillet, frying until steak patties are browned on both sides.
Remove steak patties from skillet and sprinkle flour on the onions.
Add beef broth and vanilla, bringing the gravy to a simmer.
Add steak patties back into the skillet, covering with a lid and cook until the beef steaks are completely cooked.
Serve (next to mashed potatoes of course) and enjoy!
Want to add mushrooms?
Some people love mushrooms, some people hate mushrooms, so I always add this as an option! Add sliced mushrooms at the end when you add the beef broth and vanilla, allowing them to simmer with the hamburger steaks.
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Homemade Hamburger Steaks with Beef Gravy
PrintIngredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper. Form into 7 even sized balls and then flatten into steak patties.
- Add vegetable oil into a large skillet over medium high heat. Add patties, along with slices of onions. Fry until patties are browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Once cooked, transfer patties to a plate.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions in the skillet (if there’s any drippings left in the skillet – keep them there!). Using a spatula, scrape up any beef bits that have stuck to the skillet. Add in beef broth and vanilla, bringing to a light simmer. Continue to stir until broth thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add beef steaks back into the skillet, scooping gravy to coat them. Cover the skillet and simmer until the patties are fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes, flipping them halfway to prevent sticking.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and enjoy!
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