Smothered Hamburger Steak
This Smothered Hamburger Steak is a comforting skillet dinner made with tender seasoned beef patties simmered in rich onion gravy. It is hearty, savory, and perfect served over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for an easy family meal.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can cream of onion soup
- 1 can water
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 slices bread finely diced
Instructions
Prepare the egg mixture.
- In a large bowl, scramble the eggs. Add the beef bouillon powder, chopped onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Incorporate the bread.
- Add the finely diced bread to the liquid mixture and allow it to soak briefly.
Add the ground beef.
- Add the ground beef to the bowl and mix gently with your hands until the ingredients are evenly combined.
Shape the patties.
- Divide the mixture and form it into 8 evenly sized patties.
Brown the patties.
- Place the patties in a skillet over medium heat and cook for approximately 4 minutes per side, until browned.
Set the patties aside.
- Remove the patties from the skillet and set them aside briefly.
Prepare the gravy.
- In the same skillet, combine the cream of onion soup, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until smooth and well blended.
Return the patties to the skillet.
- Place the browned patties back into the skillet with the gravy.
Simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Rest and serve.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Serve the hamburger steaks hot with the gravy spooned over the top.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten free, replace the bread with certified gluten-free bread or gluten-free breadcrumbs, and use a gluten-free cream of onion soup or homemade onion gravy base. Also confirm that the Worcestershire sauce, beef bouillon powder, and all packaged ingredients are labeled gluten free or free from cross-contact concerns, since some brands may contain hidden gluten. If preparing in a shared kitchen, use clean cookware, utensils, and prep surfaces to help avoid gluten contamination.