Hamburger Steak Patties

Rich gravy, check. Hearty beef steaks, check. Savory mushrooms, check. Well, that about does it because this recipe checks all the boxes for an incredible family dinner. Hamburger steak patties have been a staple recipe for families for decades. But if you think you need to spend hours in the kitchen to serve up this hearty traditional dish to your family think again.

Perfect for a Sunday dinner or a weekend with friends.

The secret to this incredible main course is the gravy. If you are intimidated with the idea of making your own gravy for a dish, rest assured, this recipe will build your confidence. The cooking hack we have used to simplify the sometimes tricky step of making gravy is to incorporate 1 pack of dried brown gravy mix. But don’t worry, this gravy is anything but ho-hum.

The gravy packet that you will incorporate is added to other savory ingredients to create a truly made from scratch rich gravy for your hamburger steaks. The gravy pack just helps to ensure the gravy is proportioned correctly.

Another great aspect to this recipe is that there are several variations you can use to make it truly unique. Serve your hamburger steaks over mashed potatoes, rice or other cooked grains. If you have leftovers, the key word here being “if”, you might even consider making a hamburger steak sandwich for lunch the next day as this dish leaves over well too.

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Why I love Hamburger Steak Patties?

• Comfort food ground beef recipe.
• Made from scratch.
• Serve a crowd or just your family.
• Rich and savory gravy.
• Family-friendly recipe idea.

What’s the difference between hamburger patty and hamburger steak?

Hamburger steaks are generally seasoned with other ingredients. From spices, egg to even breadcrumbs or crackers. It creates a different texture than just a plain hamburger patty.

What can you use to bind burgers instead of egg?

If you don’t want to use eggs you can simply use smashed beans or even smashed avocado for creating a binder. But I will say it will affect the texture of your steak patties once you form and bake them up.

Should I add egg to hamburger patties?

To a classic hamburger patty, no you will not want to add eggs. But if you are going to make these steak patties then yes, add in the egg as it helps the ingredients stick together.

How do you keep hamburger steaks from falling apart?

Making sure when you form the patties you help to press the meat together with your hands. Work the meat a bit to make sure it creates a nice round patty that is firm. Now don’t press too hard as it can make the patty dense and heavy once it is cooked.

How to serve Hamburger Steak Patties?

Serve up these hamburger steak patties with some mashed potatoes, over a bed of pasta or even rice. You will find this is a total comfort food dinner.

Now you could lighten it up with a side salad or even your favorite roasted veggies on the side. Feel free to experiment and find what works for you.

Hamburger Steak Patties Cooking Tips:

• Don’t overwork the patties when you go to firm them as it can make the steak patties dense and hard.
• If you overcook the patties it can create a dry steak patty.
• Preheat the skillet before you place your steaks in the pan, otherwise, they won’t create that nice sear.
• Stir the gravy often or it will clump and not have that smooth and creamy texture.

Variations:

• You can use ground turkey instead of ground beef.
• Use saltine crackers instead of breadcrumbs.
• Feel free to change up the seasonings you use to flavor your patties.
• If you don’t want to make a homemade gravy you can use packet brown gravy to smother the patties in.

Ingredients:

• Lean Beef
• Egg
• Bacon
• Breadcrumbs
• Olive Oil
• Onion
• Garlic Powder
• Flour
• Salt And Pepper To Taste

For The Gravy:

• Onion
• Beef Broth
• Flour
• Water
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Brown Gravy Mix
• Mushrooms
• Salt And Pepper To Taste

How to make Hamburger Steak Patties:

Step 1. In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the patties except for the olive oil and flour.

Adding the beef broth.

Adding the breadcrumbs.

Adding the olive oil.

Mix well.

Step 2. Form the mixture into 4 evenly sized beef patties.

Step 3. Dip the patties into the flour, and cook in the oil in a skillet over medium high heat until browned. Remove the patties from the skillet.

Step 4. Add the onions to the skillet and saute until softened.

Step 5. Stir in the flour, and then add the broth, worcestershire sauce and gravy mix slowly.

Step 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Stir in the mushrooms, and return the patties to the skillet.

Step 7. Simmer covered for 20 minutes.

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How to store Hamburger Steak Patties?

Place the patties with the gravy in an airtight container and store it in the fridge. I prefer to use glass containers as it helps to prevent other odors to soak into the meat and gravy.

You can also freeze the leftovers if you do not want to eat right away. Just place in a freezer container and freeze for 1-2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before you reheat.

How to reheat Hamburger Steak Patties?

The microwave will take just a minute or two to reheat. Or you could go the other route and warm it up in a skillet. If so you might have to add a little extra stock if you find the gravy is a bit too thick.

Heat on low or it can burn the gravy to the pan.

How much does Hamburger Steak Patties last on the fridge?

Steak patties with gravy can store for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. Always use your best judgement in terms of if you need to throw it out or not.

Can I make ahead Hamburger Steak Patties?

You can form the patties up to 12 hours in advance. Then when you get home toss them in a skillet and pan fry them up.

If you want to make the whole dish in advance go right ahead. Then warm it up as you wish to enjoy for meals through the week or an easy dinner for the week.

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