Hearty, Comforting & Full of Old-Fashioned Flavor
Why You’ll Love This
🍖 Juicy hamburger steaks smothered in gravy
🍄 Savory mushrooms & thyme for depth of flavor
🔥 One-dish wonder – easy prep, easier cleanup
⏱ Ready in 1 hour – tastes like it simmered all day
Ingredients
Hamburger Steaks
1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 small onion, finely grated
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Mushroom Gravy
2 tbsp butter
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)
½ cup heavy cream
Topping
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp paprika
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Form & Brown Steaks
- Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, Worcestershire, salt & pepper. Shape into 4 oval patties.
- Sear in oven-safe skillet 3 mins per side until browned. Remove.
2. Make Gravy
- In same skillet, melt butter. Sauté mushrooms 5 mins.
- Add garlic & flour; cook 1 minute.
- Whisk in broth, thyme & cream. Simmer 5 mins until thickened.
3. Assemble & Bake
- Nestle steaks into gravy. Arrange potatoes around edges.
- Drizzle potatoes with oil; sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 mins until potatoes are tender.
Pro Tips
🍷 Bolder gravy: Deglaze pan with ¼ cup red wine before adding broth
🌿 Herb swap: Use rosemary instead of thyme
🥔 Extra veggies: Add carrot chunks with the potatoes
Serving Suggestions
🍞 Soak up gravy with crusty bread
🥗 Pair with buttered green beans
🍺 Serve with dark lager or iced tea
“Sunday supper comfort in every bite!” 🏡
Storage: Keeps refrigerated 3 days. Freezes well 1 month.
Variations:
- Cheesy Twist: Top steaks with provolone last 5 mins of baking
- Smoky Version: Add ½ tsp smoked paprika to beef mix
- Lighter Option: Substitute half-and-half for cream