Hamburger Steaks w/ Onion Gravy Recipe

These hamburger steaks are savory and tender, packed with onion flavor and pan-seared to a golden crust. They're smothered in a rich, buttery gravy with sweet caramelized onions and fresh chives.
By Charlotte Everly-James
May 4, 2025
hamburger steaks with onion gravy

Stuff You Need

  • 1½ lb 85 percent lean ground beef
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tbsp Lipton Onion Soup & Dip Mix
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1½ Tbsp all‑purpose flour
  • 1½ cups low‑sodium beef broth
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh chives

Form the Patties

In a large bowl, combine 1½ lb 85 percent lean ground beef, ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 Tbsp Lipton Onion Soup & Dip Mix, and ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper.

Mix with your hands until just combined. Shape into four 4″‑diameter patties, about ½″ thick, and press a shallow indentation into the center of each.

Cook the Patties

Heat 1 Tbsp unsalted butter in a 12″ nonstick skillet over medium‑high heat until foaming.

Add the patties and cook until well browned and the internal temperature reaches 130°F, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm.

Make the Onion Gravy

Reduce heat to medium and add the thinly sliced onion to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

Sprinkle in 1½ Tbsp all‑purpose flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk in 1½ cups low‑sodium beef broth and bring to a boil; let simmer until thickened, about 4 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 2 Tbsp unsalted butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Finish and Serve

Spoon the onion gravy over the patties, sprinkle with 1 Tbsp minced fresh chives, and serve immediately.

hamburger steaks with onion gravy

Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy

These hamburger steaks are savory and tender, packed with onion flavor and pan-seared to a golden crust. They're smothered in a rich, buttery gravy with sweet caramelized onions and fresh chives.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1½  lb 85 percent lean ground beef
  • ½  cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2  Tbsp Lipton Onion Soup & Dip Mix
  • ½  tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3  Tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion halved and thinly sliced
  • 1½  Tbsp all‑purpose flour
  • 1½  cups low‑sodium beef broth
  • 1  Tbsp minced fresh chives

Instructions

  • Mix beef, panko, soup mix, and pepper; form four patties with a center indentation.
  • Melt butter; cook patties 4 min per side until 130°F; tent to keep warm.
  • Sauté onion 4 min; stir in flour and cook 1 min; whisk in broth and boil until thickened, 4 min.
  • Stir in remaining butter; season gravy.
  • Serve patties topped with gravy and chives.

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