Hamburger Steaks Tomato Gravy (Printer-Friendly)
Hearty hamburger steaks served with a creamy tomato gravy rich in herbs and spices.
# What You'll Need:
→ Hamburger Steaks
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1 pound ground beef
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
→ Tomato Gravy
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter (or reserved hamburger steak drippings)
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock or water)
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
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14.5-ounce can Italian diced tomatoes (with basil, garlic, and oregano)
# Steps to Follow:
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In a bowl, combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder; mix gently by hand to distribute seasoning evenly without overworking the meat. Shape into four patties approximately ½ inch thick.
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Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until a brown crust forms. Transfer patties to a plate and set aside. Save pan drippings in a separate container.
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Reduce pan heat to medium. Add butter or 3 tablespoons of reserved pan drippings to the pan. Stir in flour and whisk continuously for 3-4 minutes until the roux turns golden brown.
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Gradually whisk in chicken stock, continuing for 2-3 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken slightly. Stir in sugar, salt, and pepper incrementally, tasting to achieve balanced seasoning.
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Add diced tomatoes with their juices. Increase heat to bring gravy to a gentle boil while whisking occasionally to thicken. Adjust seasoning as needed.
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Return hamburger steaks to the pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes until patties are cooked through and gravy has thickened to desired consistency.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Using reserved pan drippings instead of butter enhances flavor. Adjust pepper seasoning carefully to balance heat.