Brown Gravy Smothered Hamburger Steaks

Brown Gravy Smothered Hamburger Steaks are made with ground beef, seasoned to perfection, and nestled in a delicious and rich brown gravy. It's the perfect comfort meal for any day of the week.  

Looking for something else smothered in gravy and just as scrumptious? Check out these Beef Tips & Gravy or the Amazing Brown Gravy Pot Roast. 

Preparing Brown Gravy Smothered Hamburger Steaks does not get any easier than this! Trust me when I say, there’s a reason why this recipe has been in my family for generations.

If you follow these easy steps, you'll have juicy hamburger steaks swimming in savory gravy before you know it! 

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• Ingredients Needed for the Brown Gravy Smothered Hamburger Steaks:
• What alternative can I use for beef?
• What pantry items can I use to kick the gravy up a notch?
• How to make the Hamburger Steaks:
• How to make the Brown Gravy:
• What sides can I serve with Brown Gravy Smothered Hamburger Steaks?
• 📖 Recipe

Ingredients Needed for the Brown Gravy Smothered Hamburger Steaks:

Prior to cooking, gather everything you will need.

For the hamburger patties, gather olive oil,  ground beef, seasoning salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, pre-diced bell papers, pre-diced onions, bread crumbs, and a large egg.

For the gravy, you will need two packs of your preferred Brown gravy mix and Worcestershire sauce.

What alternative can I use for beef?

If you are avoiding beef, ground turkey is a great alternative. Follow the same exact instruction. To avoid overly dry steaks, add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the ground turkey mixture prior to frying.

What pantry items can I use to kick the gravy up a notch?

In place of water, you can use beef broth. Add French onion soup (not the dry mix) or cream of mushroom for more flavor in your gravy.

How to make the Hamburger Steaks:

First heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet. Then combine the ground beef and all of your seasonings in a large bowl. Next, add diced peppers, onions, bread crumbs, and eggs.

Mix everything with either your hands or a spoon. Do not over mix the meat. Take my word for it, you don't want tough hamburger steaks! 

After that, form the mixture into patties with your hands. For reference, the patties should be about the size of a donut.

To prevent shrinkage, poke a tiny hole in the middle of each patty. After all, we want patties, not meatballs. Set them aside on a plate or piece of parchment paper.

When your patties are formed and the oil in the skillet is hot, add the steaks. You want the skillet hot before you add your meat so you get a nice sear. 

Fry on each side for about 5 minutes. The trick is to not fully cook them. They'll finish cooking when you add them to the gravy later.

Ensure you fry the patties in batches. Avoid overcrowding the pan so you don't lose flavor or that caramelized crust. 

As your patties are done cooking, remove them from the skillet and set them aside on a clean plate, parchment paper, or a cooling rack.

How to make the Brown Gravy:

Don't wash that skillet just yet! Use it to prepare the brown gravy according to package directions.

Add an extra cup or two of water, so the sauce does not get too thick. Now add the Worcestershire sauce to the gravy, mixing well.

Once the gravy reaches the thick consistency we desire, (this should take about 5 minutes) place all of the steaks back into the skillet. Finally, let it simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes before plating.

What sides can I serve with Brown Gravy Smothered Hamburger Steaks?

I usually serve it alongside mashed potatoes and green beans but it would be equally as delicious poured over white rice. Other great sides would be this Southern Macaroni and Cheese, or they Cheesy Bacon Ranch Scalloped Potatoes.