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Savory Mushroom Gravy and Hamburger Steak

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Ingredients
  

For the Steak

  • 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Gravy

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 oz mixed mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or cornstarch
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

For the Steak

  • In a deep dish, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Combine well but do not overmix
  • Shape the mixture into 4-6 rounded patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Press the top to make a small indent so the steaks don’t bulge in the middle once cooked
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add each hamburger patty and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through. Use an easy-read thermometer to check for doneness. Once fully cooked, remove the steaks from the skillet and rest

For the Gravy

  • In the same skillet or pan where you cooked the patties, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until they start to brown and release their moisture. Do this for about 5-7 minutes
  • Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and the garlic is lightly browned
  • Sprinkle the flour or cornstarch over the mushroom mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove any raw starch taste
  • Whisk in the beef broth gradually, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. You can also use wine if you prefer
  • Add the heavy cream or milk and season with salt and pepper to taste. Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet, spooning the gravy over the top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until heated through

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef if you have guests with sensitivities or on a strict diet.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and a gluten-free flour or cornstarch slurry to thicken the gravy.
*Photo by Guy licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
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