Description
A comforting casserole featuring hearty hamburger steaks, caramelized onions, and a creamy gravy, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Ground beef (80/20 blend for best flavor)
- ½ cup Breadcrumbs (Plain or seasoned)
- 1 Egg (Beaten)
- 1 Onion (Finely diced)
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Butter (Salted or unsalted)
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour (For thickening gravy)
- 2 cups Beef broth (Low sodium preferred)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 Onion (Sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, finely diced onion, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, breadcrumbs, and beaten egg; mix gently until combined.
- Divide the mixture into 6–8 portions and form sturdy patties, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the hamburger steaks for 3-4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and sauté sliced onion for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add 3 tablespoons butter to the pan and melt; sprinkle with flour to make a roux, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in beef broth and heavy cream until smooth; simmer until thickened and adjust seasoning.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish; arrange browned patties in the dish.
- Pour gravy with onions over the patties and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Great served over mashed potatoes or with steamed vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: casserole, hamburger, comfort food, easy recipes, weeknight dinner