Smothered Hamburger Steak

Smothered Hamburger Steak is a delicious, budget-friendly meal that is perfect for a family dinner. This meal is made with ground beef, onions and peppers, and smothered, in a creamy gravy.

Served with mashed potatoes and green beans for a filling and satisfying meal!

This Smothered Hamburger Steak is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that will satisfy even the heartiest of appetites. Just the perfect comfort food!

Plus, smothered hamburger steak is always a hit with kids!

Made with juicy hamburger patties smothered in a rich gravy, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try!

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Why Do I love Smothered Hamburger Steak?

I love smothered hamburger steak because not only is it quick and easy to make when I’m craving a tender steak, but it’s tasty and pairs well with numerous side dishes. This enables me to create a unique meal each time I make this recipe. 

How Do you Make a Perfect Hamburger Steak?

This recipe is very difficult to mess up, so you can rest assured that as long as you follow the recipe precisely, it should turn out perfectly. 

How to Serve Smothered Hamburger Steak

You can serve smothered hamburger steak with any number of side dishes. If you’re making a full-course meal, you can serve it with mashed potatoes and the vegetable of your choice. However, if you only want to serve it with salad and bread, then that is a great choice as well. It’s completely up to you how you want to serve it. 

Smothered Hamburger Steak Cooking Tips:

• Refrain from overcooking your hamburger steak, as you don’t want dried-out, hard meat. If you need to use a digital thermometer to measure the internal temperature, then please do so. Cook until the internal temperature has reached 165 F. 
• When choosing the hamburger meat that you use for this recipe, be mindful of the fact that 80/20 is the most ideal, and a high quality grade of beef is important for ensuring the taste is delicious. 

Variations of Smothered Hamburger Steak:

There are so many different ways that you can vary this recipe, so if you want to add mushrooms, bell peppers, hot peppers, or any other vegetables, you can easily do so in order to enhance the taste of the recipe. Also, if you want to substitute ingredients for gluten-free or vegan options, then doing so shouldn’t change the taste of your steak in a significant way. 

Ingredients Needed for the Smothered Hamburger Steaks:

• Chopped onion
• Ground beef
• Beef bouillon powder
• White bread torn into pieces
• Cream of onion soup
• Water
• Worcestershire sauce
• Eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make the Hamburger Steaks:

Step 1. Mix together the eggs, onion, bouillon powder, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.

Step 2. Soak the bread pieces in the mixture, and then add the entire thing to the meat, kneading it well with your hands until well combined.

Step 3. Form the meat mixture into 8 evenly sized patties

Step 4. Cook them well in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove until cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5. Add the soup, water, and Worcestershire sauce to a skillet over medium heat until well combined.

Step 5. Return the meat to the skillet, turning to coat it in the sauce. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Smothered Hamburger Steak

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 people

If you're looking for the perfect comfort food, look no further than this delicious smothered hamburger steak recipe! Made with juicy hamburger patties smothered in rich gravy, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

4.23 from 27 votes

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Ingredients 

• ½ C. Chopped onion
• 2 lbs. Ground beef
• 1 Tbsp. Beef bouillon powder
• 3 Slices white bread torn into pieces
• 1 Can cream of onion soup
• 1 Can of water
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 Large eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Mix together the eggs, onion, bouillon powder, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
• Soak the bread pieces in the mixture, and then add the entire thing to the meat, kneading it well with your hands until well combined.
• Form the meat mixture into 8 evenly sized patties, and cook them well in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove until cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
• Add the soup, water, and worcestershire sauce to a skillet over medium heat until well combined.
• Return the meat to the skillet, turning to coat it in the sauce. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg

Author: Laura

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How to Store Smothered Hamburger Steak?

Place any leftover smothered hamburger steak in a tightly sealed dish and store in the fridge or freezer, depending on the length of time you need to store it. 

How to Reheat Smothered Hamburger Steak?

It’s easy to reheat smothered hamburger steak, and you can do so in the microwave, on the stove top, or even in the oven. Regardless of the reheating method that you choose, the key is to ensure the meat doesn’t become dried out. If reheating in the microwave, place the leftover steak in a microwave-safe dish and cover with a wet paper towel. Heat for one minute. Check to see if additional heating time is needed, and then heat in 30-second intervals, if necessary. 

How Long Does Smothered Hamburger Steak Last in the Fridge?

You may store your smothered hamburger steak in the fridge for three or four days, as long as you have an appropriate, airtight container to keep it in.

Can I Make Smothered Hamburger Steak Ahead of Time?

If, for some reason, you’re unable to make this smothered hamburger steak recipe just before serving it, you can most certainly make it ahead of time and reheat it when you’re ready to serve it. The hamburger steak shouldn’t lose its flavor by being reheated, as long as you reheat it properly.

Related Recipes you Might Enjoy:

Since you’re going to be making smothered hamburger steak, you will likely want to include some side dishes. Here are some possible recipes that you might enjoy making to accompany this scrumptious recipe.

Parmesan Roasted Red Potatoes – these potatoes will go perfectly with your smothered hamburger steak.

Cucumber and Tomato Salad – this simple but divine salad is another wonderful side dish to serve with your hamburger steak.

Deviled Egg Pasta Salad – this delicious pasta salad is yet another possible side dish that can really complement the flavor of your smothered hamburger steak.