A divine dinner just ready to create a sense of awe and wonder on your taste buds? That’s the Hallelujah Hamburger Steak in a nutshell! Each one of these tender, beefy, flavorful patties would impress on their own, but partnered with hearty mushrooms and a delicious, thick beef gravy? Well, that’s nothing short of heavenly! Hallelujah Hamburger Steak certainly earns its wings!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 (8-ounce) carton baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more, whole sprigs, to taste, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl, add the beef, the egg, the breadcrumbs, the garlic powder, the onion powder, the paprika, the salt, and the pepper and stir gently to combine.
Step 2 –Divide the beef mixture into 4 portions and then flatten each into a 1/2-inch-thick oval patty.
Step 3 –In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
Step 4 –Add the patties to the hot oil and cook until browned and the meat reaches an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees F, about 6-8 minutes per side.
Step 5 –Transfer the patties from the skillet and set them aside.
Step 6 –In the same pan, melt the butter.
Step 7 –Add the mushrooms and the onions to the melted butter and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 8 –Add the flour to the vegetable mixture and cook, while tossing to coat, until the raw flour smell disappears, about 1 minute.
Step 9 –Gradually add the broth to the vegetable mixture, while whisking.
Step 10 –Add the Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon of the thyme to the sauce mixture and stir to combine.
Step 11 –Bring the sauce to a boil.
Step 12 –Reduce the heat to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken, about 5 minutes.
Step 13 –Taste the sauce and season it with the salt and the pepper, as needed.
Step 14 –Transfer the patties to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top of them.
Step 15 –Allow the patties to warm through, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 16 –Serve garnished with the extra thyme sprigs.
