🍔 Hamburger Steak with Smothered Onions 😍

If you love old-fashioned comfort food, this Hamburger Steak with Smothered Onions is a must-try! ❤️ Juicy, seasoned beef patties are topped with sweet, caramelized onions and smothered in rich brown gravy. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes and green beans for a hearty homemade dinner that tastes just like Grandma used to make!

Ingredients:

For the hamburger steaks:

• 1½ lbs ground beef
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• ½ medium onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the smothered onions and gravy:

• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)

Method:

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, diced onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Shape the mixture into 4–6 oval patties, about ¾ inch thick.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the patties for 4–5 minutes per side until nicely browned. Transfer them to a plate; they will finish cooking in the gravy.
4. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft, golden, and caramelized.
5. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir for 1–2 minutes.
6. Gradually pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly and scraping up the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
7. Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and thyme, if using. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the gravy begins to thicken.
8. Return the hamburger steaks and their juices to the skillet. Spoon the onion gravy over the patties.
9. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8–12 minutes, until the patties reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
10. Serve hot with plenty of smothered onions and gravy over creamy mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Enjoy! 😋

Tip: Let the onions cook slowly until deeply golden for the best flavor. Don’t rush this step—the caramelized onions make the gravy extra delicious!