Hamburger steak recipe with onion gravy in the oven is like our baked hamburger patties but simmered in a rich sauce. It is an Old Fashioned family favorite dinner served over mashed potatoes that is cheap and delicious.
What is a hamburger steak?
This is different from our chopped steak recipe or salisbury steak though they get confused with being the same thing. Instead, hamburger steaks are thick, bunless patties made from seasoned ground beef typically served as a hearty main dish. Simmered in or topped with onions, mushrooms, and/or brown gravy, it’s typically paired with mashed potatoes or green beans.
with Onion Gravy
As far as the seasonings go that is always subjective so you can mix and match but traditionally this just uses light salt and pepper to enhance the beefy flavor. It is faster than how long to cook meatloaf because it is broken up into patties. You can make your own or buy packaged rounds, I prefer seasoning myself.
Ingredient Notes
The difference between this and salisbury is that it is made with pure ground beef + gravy and usually just seasoned with salt, pepper, and sometimes garlic or onion powder. There are no fillers like breadcrumbs or egg used. Instead, the flavoring comes from the Mushroom Gravy that is poured on top. Made with beef broth, thinly sliced yellow onions, mushrooms, soy or Worcestershire sauce over medium heat first.
Variations
You could use a mixture of sausage and beef for the ground beef patties. I will do this sometimes with 1 pound of spicy Jimmy Dean sausage and 2 pounds of lean ground beef. If you like a bit of heat I highly suggest this option. If I do I won’t add any seasonings at all. If you need dairy free gravy you can use a plant based butter alternative. Arrowroot is gluten free and a substitute to flour.
with frozen hamburger patties
You could make this with Frozen Burgers in the Oven however the sauce will not be as thick. As the meat defrosts and starts to cook there will be water released at that time. You won’t be able to season the patties either, but other than that it will work.
Hamburger Steak Recipe
Equipment
- 1 9×13 pan
- 1 pot
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
Hamburger Steaks
- 2.5-3 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 tsp salt, season to taste when served too
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
Onion Gravy
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 4 tbsp butter, salted
- 4 tbsp all purpose flour
- 3.5-4 cup beef broth, less for thicker
- 2 tbps soy sauce
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into 4 oval-shaped patties and place them in a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced onions and mushrooms, cooking until softened and lightly browned. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth, soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Continue stirring until the gravy thickens. Pour the mushroom and onion gravy over the hamburger patties in the baking dish.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the patties are cooked through. Optional – remove the foil during the last 5 minutes of baking for a golden finish.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
in Oven
Directions for ground beef in oven is below for you. The best outcome of them all for sure to keep the pieces from falling apart. You can easily set a pan full of vegetables on another shelf at the same time too which is nice.
in Pressure Cooker
If you wanted to use a countertop appliance, I get it. You would want to follow the directions in our Instant Pot salisbury steak with the ingredients listed here. Plus side of that is you don’t have to dirty a pan. Instead set to saute and you can do the first steps right in the same pot.
in Slow Cooker
On the other side, you could do this low and slow cooking all day. Just follow the timing in our Crockpot Salisbury Steak recipe. Difference with this is that the meat will begin to fall apart more since it is simmering for longer. Not a big deal if you are spooning over taters but just a note.
How to Make a Hamburger Steak
Whether you’re wondering what to cook with ground beef, sausage, lower fat turkey or chicken you always start with the meat itself. If you have made meatloaf in the past it is about the same way except without the fillers. Stick with just the seasonings. From simple with just salt and pepper or using a packet of onion soup mix just dump it together and integrate with your hands. That is really it for the “steaks” themselves!
Some prefer to sear the outsides in a pan on the stove with a bit of olive oil before adding into your dish. I am showing you the easy peasy way of skipping that step (and additional dirty dish) because I prefer bites to be as tender as possible.
How to Thicken the Gravy
I do add a bit of all purpose flour when making the gravy itself but if at the end you want it even thicker, pour the sauce into a pan over medium high heat. In a dish whisk together 1 tbsp cornstarch with 3 tbsp cold water until smooth. Once bubbling stir this roux in and stir. Remember it will get thicker as it cools too though.
What to Make with Leftovers
Most of the time I will make Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Beef which is total comfort food the next day. Its an easy 30 minute dish we love. Both have similar flavors with a sort of sauce to them so you really can’t go wrong. Chopped up and reheated pver rice is an easy choice too.
