Give your ground beef dinners an upgrade with this Easy One-Skillet Hamburger Steak with Velvety Gravy. No more boring hamburgers. This simple, yet surprisingly delicious recipe is perfect for those hectic weeknights!
Ingredients For Hamburger Steaks With Velvety Gravy
- Avocado or olive oil
- Lean ground beef
- Frozen butter
- Egg
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Yellow onions
- Parsley flakes
- Yellow mustard
- Garlic powder
- Mustard powder
- Salt and pepper
- Chicken broth
- Beef broth
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dried thyme
- Onion powder
- Cornstarch and water slurry
How To Make One-Skillet Hamburger Steak?
- Make the steaks: in a large bowl, combine the ground beef, shredded frozen butter, egg, breadcrumbs, minced onion, parsley flakes, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, using your hands. Shape the beef into 5 oval-shaped steaks.
- Heat he oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until brown. Transfer to a plate.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet and saute the sliced onions for about 15 minutes or until caramelized and golden brown. Pour in the chicken broth, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a light boil, scraping the bottom of the skillet to remove all the bits and pieces stuck to it. Add the cornstarch and water slurry and boil until thickened. Return the steaks to the skillet, cover with the gravy, and cook for 10 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.
How Do I Make Sure The Hamburger Steaks Stay Juicy?
Adding shredded frozen butter to the meat mixture will keep the meat moist while cooking.
What Should I Serve With Hamburger Steak?
You can serve these steaks alongside freshly cooked rice, creamy mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a side salad.
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Place any leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Easy One-Skillet Hamburger Steak With Velvety Gravy
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Large skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
For the steaks:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 tbsp frozen butter, shredded
- ⅓ cup yellow onion, minced
- 1 egg
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 2 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the gravy:
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp cornstarch dissolved into ¼ cup cold water
Instructions
- Make the steaks: in a large bowl, combine the ground beef, shredded frozen butter, egg, breadcrumbs, minced onion, parsley flakes, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, using your hands. Shape the beef into 5 oval-shaped steaks.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until brown. Transfer to a plate.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet and saute the sliced onions for about 15 minutes or until caramelized and golden brown. Pour in the chicken broth, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a light boil, scraping the bottom of the skillet to remove all the bits and pieces stuck to it. Add the cornstarch and water slurry and boil until thickened. Return the steaks to the skillet, cover with the gravy, and cook for 10 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions about Hamburger Steak
1. What’s The Best Way To Mix The Ingredients Without Overworking The Meat?
Using your hands and mixing the ingredients gently with your hands is the best way not to overmix the meat. Mix just until combined or the steaks will be tough.
2. What’s The Trick To Forming Good Steaks?
First, don’t overwork the meat, then divide it into 5 equal parts and shape them into ovals.
Be gentle when you handle and cook the steaks.3. How Long Should I Cook The Steaks On Each Side?
The steaks will be cooked in the gravy, so all you need is to brown the meat on both sides for about 2-3 minutes before you make the gravy.
4. How Can I Make Sure The Onions For The Gravy Are Cooked Perfectly?
They should be slow-cooked until soft and caramelized. This can take up to 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Caramelizing the onions will give the gravy a depth of flavor.
5. What If My Gravy Isn’t Thickening Properly?
Make sure the cornstarch is fully dissolved in cold water before adding it to the skillet. Its thickening power is activated once the gravy is simmering. Remember all sauces thicken even more once they cool down a little.
6. What Internat Temperature Should The Steaks Reack To Be Safe To Eat?
Steaks should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 F to be safe to eat.
7. Can I Make The Gravy Creamier?
You can make the gravy creamier by adding cream of mushroom or a dollop of sour cream at the end of the cooking time.