In the south, hamburger patties cooked in gravy are held in such high esteem that they’re called “hamburger steaks.” The recipe below might be called a “poor man’s steak dinner,” but to many southerners, it tastes like a million bucks. If you haven’t tried it, I’m willing to bet you’ll be sold after the first bite.
These hamburger steaks are made from a perfectly seasoned mixture of ground beef. Then they’re seared in a pan. The drippings combined with beef broth are cooked into a thick, rich gravy with tender caramelized onions. The meat finishes cooking in the gravy so the flavor permeates through and through.
Southern Smothered Hamburger Steak
4 15 minutes 35 minutes 50 minutes
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
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