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Hamburger Steak

Hamburger steak with mushroom gravy (or "poor man's steak") is an affordable, easy dinner!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Hamburger Steak, hamburger steak recipe, Hamburger Steak with Gravy, hamburger steak with mushroom gravy, poor man's steak, Salisbury Steak with Cream of Mushroom Soup
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 4 patties
Calories 424kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup Saltine cracker crumbs (about 14 crackers)
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons total)
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
  • Optional, for serving: mashed potatoes, noodles, rice, or crusty bread

Instructions

  • Line a tray or baking sheet with wax paper; set aside. In a large bowl, use your hands or a fork to gently combine the ground beef, egg, cracker crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Shape the meat mixture into 4 equal patties. Place the patties on the prepared tray. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
    Process shot showing how to assemble hamburger steaks with ground beef.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the patties until browned and crispy on the outside and cooked through on the inside, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the patties to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm while you make the gravy.
    Process shot showing how to make hamburger steak in a cast iron pan.
  • Add 1 more tablespoon of butter to the drippings in the skillet. When the butter melts, add the mushrooms to the skillet and fry until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
    Sliced fresh mushrooms in a bowl.
  • Stir in the condensed soup and the milk; bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer the gravy for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the parsley.
    Whisking together the ingredients for mushroom gravy to serve with hamburger steaks.
  • Return the patties to the skillet. Warm over low heat, spooning the gravy over the patties.
    Square overhead shot of hamburger steak with mushroom gravy in a cast iron skillet.
  • Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve immediately.
    Square side shot of poor man's steak with gravy on a bed of mashed potatoes.

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Notes

How to Store: Freeze the patties before or after cooking. Wrap cooked hamburger steaks tightly and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Wrapped properly, leftovers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the recipe | Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 1066mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 3mg