Hamburger Steak With Onions And Gravy, Classic Old Fashioned, and The Midnight Library

Ingredients

For the Hamburger Steaks:

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Onion Gravy:

• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the hamburger steaks:

• In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
• Mix until just combined.
• Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty.

Cook the hamburger steaks:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the hamburger patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are browned and cooked through.
• Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside.

Prepare the onions:

• In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and caramelized.

Make the gravy:

• Sprinkle the flour over the caramelized onions and stir to coat.
• Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
• Gradually add the beef broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
• Add the Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.

Combine and finish:

• Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet, nestling them into the onion gravy.
• Spoon some of the gravy over the patties and let them simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.

Serve:

• Transfer the hamburger steaks to serving plates and spoon the onion gravy over the top.
• Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.