Hamburger Steaks with Country Gravy are a quick, inexpensive ground beef recipe prepared in one skillet. Seasoned and cooked ground beef patties are smothered in a simple six-ingredient country brown gravy.
It makes a perfect weeknight comfort food dinner, is a good source of protein, and is super kid-friendly. Serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes with a side of mac and cheese, steamed broccoli, or southern green beans and buttermilk biscuits.
School started this morning, so the race has begun. I was up earlier this morning trying to ensure the kids got to school on time and hubby made it to work on time. Summer vacation is over, and every minute of every day counts more than ever. These lip-smacking good hamburger steak patties are so quick to come together. They are a family favorite dish, and even my picky son loves them. They are delicious and slightly different from Salisbury Steak as they are made without ketchup and beef broth. These hamburger steaks are slathered in rich, creamy country gravy.
If you like this recipe, try my smothered chicken or smothered pork chops. They are just as delicious and easy to make
What are Hamburger Steaks?
This delectable Hamburger Steak with Country Gravy combines ground beef patties, bread crumbs, and a perfect blend of spices in creamy country gravy. These patties are onion-free, making them super kid-friendly; however, if you like the flavor of onions, please feel free to add them. This recipe comes together in about thirty-five minutes, making it an easy weekday recipe. I like serving it with mashed potatoes, but Amish egg noodles are also delicious. You can also serve it on hamburger buns or with soft rolls on the side.
How do you prepare Hamburger Steaks and Gravy?
These are so easy to prepare. Mix your ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and spices in a big bowl. Shape the mixture into patties and cook them in a large skillet with a bit of oil over medium-high heat. Once browned, remove them to an oven-proof plate and place them in the oven to finish cooking while you make the gravy.
In the same skillet over low heat, melt enough butter to have four tablespoons of fat. Whisk in the flour and spices. Cook until browned and fragrant, whisking continuously. Stir in the milk and simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Add the patties back to the pan and warm.
It is just that simple and delicious! It is the perfect family meal and a great recipe.
What types of ground beef are best?
Any type of ground beef will work, but I like to cook with either ground chuck or ground sirloin. Both chuck and sirloin work as the patties will not stick to the skillet, and they do not produce an excess amount of fat. Butter works best with the flour when making a roux, so keeping the beef fat to a minimum works best.
Helpful Recipe Tips
- Try adding sauteed mushrooms for a little mushroom gravy or onions for onion gravy.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave at reduced power.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in a sturdy freezer container. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave at reduced power or on the stovetop over low heat.
So if time is becoming very precious, yet you love the idea of making home-cooked delicious lip-smacking good recipes for your family, then this Hamburger Steak with Country Gravy is right up your alley. Your family will be singing your praises and asking for more.
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Hamburger Steak Recipe
Ingredients
Beef Patties
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Country Gravy
- 4 tablespoons butter please see notes
- 1/4 cup flour
- Pinch ground cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Egg noodles or mashed potatoes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together beef, bread crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Shape into 6 patties. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown patties on both sides; approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Remove patties to an oven-proof plate and place in oven at 300 degrees for 15 minutes.
- In the same skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour, cayenne, garlic powder, and onion powder. Continue whisking until golden brown and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Slowly add milk, whisking continuously. Simmer until slightly thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes. Gravy will thicken more upon cooling. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Add patties back to the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
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Notes
- Storage - store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop on low or in the microwave at reduced power.
- For the gravy, add enough butter to the skillet to have 4 tablespoons of fat, including the fat from the hamburger.
- This recipe is equally delicious with ground turkey or ground pork.
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PAUL HARRISON
Brilliant recipe! I wanted to make some comfort food using ground beef and saw this recipe.
The method for making the gravy worked out perfectly.
I didn’t use mushrooms but had some sour cream in the fridge that I needed to use. I added it to the gravy and made it decadent!
Thanks so much for the recipe. It was exactly what I was looking for.
Just an edit. I posted on the wrong recipe but the Hamburger Steak with Country Gravy sounds awesome!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome. Paul! So glad that you liked it and thanks for the tips.
C
How can I incorporate sautéed onions with this?
Kristin
Can I use corn starch instead of flour for the gravy. Gluten free
Beth Pierce
Yes you sure can!!
Leigh
I make mine gluten free by putting gluten free cracker crumbs instead of bread crumbs and I also use all purpose gluten free flour. It is delicious!!
Andy
This look very good. But why do so many recipes call for 1 1/2 lb of meat? I’ve never seen ground beef available in the store at this amount.
Beth Pierce
Sorry! I can always get it at the store and sometimes I buy hamburger at Costco in large packages and I divide it into the sizes that I want.
Richard Reed
Talk to your butcher, most are happy to fill your order.
Bianca
Yummm never had and it was hit at tonights dinner!! Plus it was super easy! What a great idea for a complete meal..I served it over mashed potatoes and a side of veggies!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Bianca! So glad that you like the recipe.
Amanda
Can I substitute ground turkey with same spices ?
Beth Pierce
Yes you sure can!
Maryellen
Delicious made with veggies burgers.
Beth Pierce
Interesting! Thanks for the tip!
Jen
Yum! We love hamburger steak here and I can’t wait to make this! My family is going to love this recipe! So excited!
Natalie
My family wants this all the time! They loved the gravy over the hamburger. They are so tasty! Served over mashed potatoes, it was a complete comfort meal!
Tara
Quick, easy, and delicious! My mom used to make this when I was little and I’d forgotten all about it.
Kari
Incredible…
Carla
Can I use olive oil or vegetable oil instead?
Beth Pierce
Yes you can!
Tonia Reed
Can i use a cast iron skillet
Beth Pierce
Yes you can!!
Karen
Does this make A LOT of gravy? We really love gravy. Wondering if I need to double it.
Beth Pierce
I think it does however you could double it the first time and see what you think.
Jessica
This was the most perfect comfort meal ever. And right now I was really in need of one. Thank you.
Kathy
I made this last night and it was a huge hit! The patties were juicy and tender and the gravy was delicious! I have a lot of ground beef in my freezer and I am always looking for good recipes. This one just made it into the family favorite category! Thank you
Janet
Loved this. Thanks so much!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure Janet! So glad that you liked it!!
Olga
Every body loved it. And it’s so easy to make. I will make it again and also recommended to my friends.
Thanks!!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Olga! So glad that you liked it!!
Toni
It’s been a favorite at my house since I tried it! So good!
Kellie
We love how quick and easy this dinner is and it’s loaded with flavor.
Laura Reese
I love how easy this was to make! This was amazing, we especially loved the gravy.
Janelle Ogletree
Very tasty, easy and great for a weeknight dinner. Great comfort food without much effort and easy to add variances to make it your own
Beth Pierce
Thanks Janelle! So glad that you liked it! Yes so easy to modify this recipe.
Jennifer Hawn
Making this for the SECOND time in 7 days lol my boyfriend LOVES it & so do I. Thanks for sharing
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Jennifer! So glad that you and your boyfriend like it! Have a great Thanksgiving!
Gadget Kandee
I cooked this tonite & it was fantastic! I didn’t get the flour & oil browned enough before adding the milk so my gravy was very light colored but it tasted good. I’m not sure why it didn’t get that pretty brown roux. I even cooked it longer than suggested but I think my skillet with the thermal spot, even-heat bottom kept it from browning very well. I put it over low carb bread & had low carb bacon, garlic kale as a side dish. There was hardly a bite left between the 2 of us! The ONLY thing I did different was to add a little extra cayenne pepper. Loved it! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Beth Pierce
Your whole meal sounds delicious! I am so glad that you liked it! I wish I had some right now because I am hungry!
Catalina
I am sure that everyone in my family will love this for dinner! It looks amazingly delicious!
Katerina
Such an incredible meal!! I can’t wait to make this for my family!! They will LOVE it!!
Chrissie
This recipe looks delicious and I’d like to try it.
Melanie Bauer
This is incredibly yummy! Looks like we have a fabulous weeknight dinner, need to make this!
Sara
This has me drooling all over my keyboard! So juicy and full of flavor; I loved it!
Demeter
This is comfort food at its finest! Looks like such a filling meal.
Jan Schhilling
This could become one of my family’s favorites!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Jan! I am glad that you enjoyed it!
Hady
I tried this recipe yesterday and it was great most of us. To me I like things with more spices, not necessary hot, so next time I am going to improvise a bit.
I am happy that my finicky daughter liked it. she is mostly a chicken person.
Hady
Beth Pierce
I am so glad that your daughter liked it. I like a little more spice too but sometimes I have to cook things that are a little more tame.
Tara
It was a huge hit at my house!! Really amazing!
Sommer
Sharing this recipe with all my family and friends! So good.
Ashley
I could eat this gravy with a spoon! Awesome flavor!
Liz
I have a hamburger steak recipe from my mom but it doesn’t have gravy, so I had to try your version! We loved it!!
Kristine Nicole Alessandra
This would be gone in record time at my house. With two sons who are both voracious eaters and a husband who loves his hamburgers, I am positive this dish would be another win in my house. Thanks for sharing the easy to follow recipe!
artchee
I like indulging in meat and gravy at times. I’ll try this recipe next time. :0)
Tiffany
That looks seriously delicious! I would love to make some of this for the family!
Emily Fata
The country gravy sounds absolutely delicious! I would definitely use this vegetarian-friendly ‘sauce’ on egg noodles, with some sautéed mushrooms and onions. So yummy!
emman
I love hamburger steak! It’s a staple for me. Also, the gravy makes it extra special!
StylishGeek
This is fantastic! Been looking for different ways to prepare ground beef and I didn’t think about hamburger in gravy! So good that you shared this simple recipe!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure! I sure hope you enjoy the recipe!
Porsha
The perfect family meal. This is making me hungry. I will give it a shot and let you know how it goes.
CherishingFlo
I feel like this is the kind of meal my boyfriend will love and I won’t actually mind making. I’m not a big fan of cooking but this seems super simple so I may give it a try!
Beth Pierce
I sure hope you do! It is delicious and he will love it!
Megha
Thought. Am veg but this dish looks so delicious. I shall show it to my non vegetarian friends.
Beth Pierce
That is fantastic! I am sure they will absolutely love it!
Roy
This looks like an extremely delicious recipe. I miss out on so many beef based dishes.
Shahrom
Looks delicious. Going try the recipe out when I have the time.
K from Kronicles
I go crazy for hamburgers! Thank you so much for this recipe. The people in my household are gonna love this so much.
Beth Pierce
I sure hope they do. We had it the other night and loved it yet again! LOL!
Donna Oliver
Just made the hamburger steak and gravy, turned out great. Thanks for sharing.
Beth Pierce
My pleasure Donna! So glad that you like it!! Have a fabulous day!!
Heather
My husband would love this! Maybe I’ll surprise him and make it for him this week.
Nikita
This looks so delicious!! I’ll have to give them a try next time I have access to a kitchen.
Beth Pierce
That would be great. I hope you get to try them soon. You will love them.
Wendy
This is a very delicious and comforting easy recipe. I am making it for the second time today. It’s a winner, winner hamburger dinner. We love it!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Wendy! So glad that you like it! We love it too!!
jacqueline
I so enjoyed checking out your page, your food looks great and I know my nine year old granddaughters will love making some of your passion.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! Sounds like you and your granddaughter know how to have a great time!!
john
Definitely will try the pumpkin cream cheese crumb. sounds delicious
Beth Pierce
Thank you!! Happy baking!