About
Fork tender and fancy, Smothered Hamburger Steaks make a statement at the dinner table. Coated in a luscious, savory pan sauce gravy, these Smothered Hamburger Steaks are literally soaking in deep flavors. With just a touch of melty cheese, sweet sauteed onions, and hearty mushrooms on top, these steaks and satisfying and speedy; it takes less than half an hour to make this fabulous fine dining meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 8 oz baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted beef stock
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 4 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced
Directions
Step 1 -Mix together the beef, 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper into a medium-sized bowl and combine it with your hands. Be careful not to overmix it.
Step 2 -Divide the beef mixture into 4 portions, shaping each of the portions into a patty shape.
Step 3 -Heat a pan to medium-high heat on the stovetop.
Step 4 -Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of the olive oil into the pan, swirling it to coat the pan and allowing it to heat to a shimmer.
Step 5 -Add the patties into the pan and cook them for 3 minutes on each side.
Step 6 -Transfer the patties from the pan.
Step 7 -Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the olive oil into the pan, swirling to coat it completely.
Step 8 -Add the onion and mushrooms into the pan, cooking until the mushrooms are nice and browned, about 5 minutes.
Step 9 -Sprinkle the pan with the flour, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
Step 10 -Saute for 2 minutes.
Step 11 -Add in the beef stock and wine to the pan.
Step 12 -Saute the mixture, making sure to stir frequently, until it has thickened and is slightly reduced, for around 1 minute.
Step 13 -Move the onion mixture to the outsides of the pan.
Step 14 -Put the patties back into the same pan.
Step 15 -Lay a slice of cheese over each patty.
Step 16 -Ladle the onion mixture over the patties using a spoon.
Step 17 -Cover the patties and cook until the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 18 -Serve with plenty of the gravy on top!
