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Juicy smothered hamburger steaks in a cast iron skillet with thick brown onion and mushroom gravy.

Smothered Hamburger Steaks Magic

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumb s
  • 1 large eg g
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons all -purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup wate r

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and spices. Mix until just incorporated.
  2. Form the mixture into 4 oval patties, approximately 3/4 inch thick.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear patties for 3-4 minutes per side until well-browned, then remove from skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add sliced onions and mushrooms; sauté for 8-10 minutes until softened and deeply browned.
  6. Whisk the flour into the water to create a smooth slurry.
  7. Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet with the vegetables, scraping the bottom of the pan to release browned bits.
  8. Stir in the flour slurry and bring to a simmer until the gravy thickens.
  9. Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet, spooning the onion and mushroom gravy over them.
  10. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes or until steaks reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.