Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy Recipe

We absolutely adored this recipe, thank you! I substituted French Onion soup for the beef broth, and I highly suggest using ground Angus beef for an exceptional flavor. It was truly delicious, thanks a million!

Great recipe, but incorporating fresh herbs and spices truly elevates the dish. Utilizing freshly grated garlic, minced onions, grated onion, and freshly cracked pepper makes a significant difference in flavor. A sprinkle of chopped parsley also adds an extra dimension to the dish.

After a long journey, my husband and I always yearn for a classic, comforting meal. I stumbled upon this recipe while on a plane at 37,000 ft. and couldn't wait to make it once we got back home. I wholeheartedly agree with Lisa that it brings back memories of the old-fashioned TV dinners, complete with aluminum trays from a time before microwave ovens. As a child, going with my mom to pick out a TV dinner from the grocery store was a special treat. My favorite was the Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes and corn (though the deluxe version sadly included a less-than-stellar brownie). This recipe perfectly captured that nostalgia, and I attempted to recreate that same feeling tonight. I opted to use cornstarch for the gravy instead of flour to replicate the translucent gravy from those TV dinners. I cooked the onions until they were caramelized - sweet, soft, and utterly delicious. After cooking them separately, I fried up the hamburger patties. Though the recipe called for 8 patties, I found that to be too scant and made 6 instead. I followed the recipe's seasoning precisely as I wanted to keep the meal simple, reminiscent of my childhood - nothing extravagant, just tasty and fulfilling. Doubling the gravy (without salt) since I served it with mashed potatoes (and corn, of course) turned out to be a wise choice, and we happily polished off our plates.

Thank you, Anne, for sharing such a fantastic recipe. It's definitely one worth keeping. I followed others' advice and doubled the gravy, and it was a great decision. My husband prepared it outdoors using an electric skillet, and it turned out amazing!

I made some modifications to this recipe by adding fresh garlic and mushrooms to the mix. I used a food processor to blend them with the onion for a better integration with the meat. Instead of beef broth, I opted for a mix of mushroom broth and French onion soup to create the gravy. I added more mushrooms and sliced onion later, then let everything simmer with the lid on. A touch of sour cream in the gravy right before serving over noodles adds a nice touch. I usually get the mushroom broth and French onion soup from the health food store or the health food section of the grocery store. My family loves mushrooms, so I use this broth in almost everything except dessert.

Updated review: I recently tried this recipe from the website and it turned out to be one of the best ones I've made! It was so delicious that I didn't feel the need to make any modifications to suit my family's tastes. The meat was seasoned to perfection and tender, plus it was a breeze to whip up. The only adjustments I made were using nonstick cooking spray to fry the patties instead of using oil (which worked great given the meat's natural oiliness), and I omitted the sherry as I don't usually have it at home. To my surprise, every single member of my family enjoyed the dish, which rarely happens! They even requested that I make it again this week, so I might just do that. I served the patties over noodles, creating an affordable, flavorful, and family-friendly meal that I will definitely be making again. Thank you for sharing this fantastic recipe; it's a winner!

I stumbled upon this recipe yesterday when it was featured as the Recipe of the Day while I was searching for a new turkey cutlet recipe. Instead, I decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did! This recipe is a fantastic way to jazz up ground meat and the ingredients are commonly found in most pantries. I made two substitutions - soy sauce for Worcestershire sauce and Marsala cooking wine for sherry, as I didn't have the latter two on hand. I increased the gravy mixture by doubling the flour, beef broth, and Marsala to have extra gravy to smother the rice, and my family loved it. The doubled gravy was a hit, adding extra flavor to the dish. This recipe is definitely a keeper in my household! It offers a nice twist on using ground meat, resembling Salisbury steaks. Delicious!

I have made this dish twice and I wanted to share my modifications: 1. Instead of regular bread crumbs, I recommend using Italian seasoned bread crumbs for extra flavor. 2. I skip the garlic and onion powder and opt for freshly grated garlic and onion. Grated onion adds moisture, so you may need to adjust the amount of bread crumbs. 3. We are big fans of Worcestershire sauce, so I use about 2 tablespoons instead of 1 teaspoon. 4. I adore onions, so I slice mine into wider petals for added texture. Both times I made this, I used McCormick powdered brown gravy mix as a shortcut since I didn't have the ingredients for homemade gravy. Just coat the onions and pan bits with the powder, then gradually stir in water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 1 minute following the remaining recipe instructions. We enjoy this dish with white rice. Delicious!

Planning to make dinner tonight and I'm thinking about quadrupling the amount of gravy as suggested by others.

Absolutely delightful. The epitome of comfort food. This is definitely going into my recipe collection and I will be whipping it up again very soon. Much gratitude for sharing!

The dish was incredibly dry and tasteless. It lacked any flavor, and even the onions seemed to be bland.

The family dinner was delicious and I wouldn't change a thing.

Fast, simple, and excellent.

This dish was a hit with everyone! I decided to enhance it by including sliced mushrooms in addition to the onion. It was a breeze to make and turned out incredibly delicious!

These are incredibly tasty! I read another review that compared them to the Salisbury steak TV dinners from the 80s, and while they do have a similar vibe, these homemade ones are definitely superior! The slight modification I made was adding brown sugar to my burger mix and adjusting the seasonings to suit my preferences. I've also tried a variation with fresh mushrooms in the gravy. Such a delightful comfort food!