Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?

You absolutely can! The patties will be a bit leaner, so I'd suggest adding 1 extra tablespoon of Worcestershire and mixing in 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the meat to keep them juicy. The cooking time stays the same, but do keep an eye on them - turkey dries out faster without that glorious beef fat.

How do I thicken the brown gravy if it's too thin?

Two tricks I use: 1) Let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes - the liquid will reduce naturally. 2) Make a quick slurry by mixing 1 teaspoon flour with 2 teaspoons cold water, then whisk it into the bubbling gravy. Either way, you'll have that perfect spoon-coating consistency in no time!

Can I prep smothered hamburger steaks ahead?

This is my favorite freezer meal hack! Cook the patties and make the gravy separately, then store them in different containers. When ready, thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat the gravy on low while warming the patties in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes. Combine at the last second - the texture stays perfect!

What if my onion gravy steak patties fall apart?

First, don't panic - we've all been there! Chilling the shaped patties for 15 minutes before cooking helps them hold together. If they're still delicate, try adding an extra egg yolk or 1/4 cup more breadcrumbs to the mix next time. Even crumbled, they'll taste amazing swimming in that gravy!

Juicy 30-Minute Hamburger Steak with Brown Gravy

Name: Hamburger Steak with Brown Gravy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, sliced; 8 oz mushrooms, sliced; 2 cups beef broth; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp butter

Hamburger Steak with Brown Gravy

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A budget-friendly Southern comfort dinner featuring ground-beef steaks seared in one skillet and smothered in onion-mushroom brown gravy. Ready in 30 minutes, perfect with mashed potatoes.

Author: Sophia Collins
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Southern
Diet: Low Lactose

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, sliced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 cups beef broth
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp butter

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Instructions

Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Shape into 4 patties.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add butter, onions, and mushrooms. Cook until softened.
Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir. Gradually add beef broth, stirring until thickened.
Return patties to the skillet, spoon gravy over them, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Freeze cooked patties and gravy separately for easy future meals.
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Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy
Calories: 380
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 120mg

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