Hamburger Steaks and Gravy (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy beef patties smothered in velvety brown gravy served over mashed potatoes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Hamburger Steaks

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 2 pounds ground beef
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
05 - 1 ounce dried onion soup mix, divided

→ Gravy

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - ¾ cup all-purpose flour
08 - ½ ounce dried onion soup mix (remaining)
09 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
10 - 2 cups water
11 - 1½ cups 2% milk

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, and half of the dried onion soup mix. Mix thoroughly until incorporated, then shape the mixture into patties.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook, flipping once, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Cooking smaller patties will reduce cooking time. Optionally, cover skillet to speed cooking.
03 - Transfer cooked hamburgers to a plate and keep warm. Do not discard drippings from skillet. Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
04 - Whisk in flour, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining dried onion soup mix. The mixture will appear thick and lumpy.
05 - Gradually whisk in water and milk, continuing to whisk until smooth and free of lumps. Allow the gravy to simmer gently until thickened.
06 - Return hamburger steaks to skillet, spoon gravy over each, and heat through before serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use a meat thermometer to ensure steaks reach 160°F for safe consumption.
02 - Smaller patties shorten cooking time and speed up dinner preparation.
03 - For reheating leftovers, add broth to prevent dryness and heat in an oven-safe dish at 250°F until warmed through.