Hamburger Steaks with Gravy (Print Version)

Ground beef patties combined with peppers and onions, cooked tender in savory brown gravy.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Patties

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - ⅓ cup crushed crackers or bread crumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - ½ green bell pepper, finely diced
05 - ½ small yellow onion, finely diced
06 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Gravy

09 - 1 packet brown gravy mix
10 - 10.5-ounce can French onion soup (low sodium)
11 - 10.75-ounce can cream of chicken soup (low sodium)
12 - ¼ cup water

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a bowl, thoroughly mix ground beef, crushed crackers, egg, diced green pepper, diced onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper using your hands until well combined.
02 - Heat a cast iron skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat until hot.
03 - Form the mixture into four oval-shaped patties.
04 - Place patties in the preheated pan and brown each side for 3 to 4 minutes without cooking through, achieving a deep golden crust for maximum flavor. Remove and set aside.
05 - Add brown gravy mix, French onion soup, cream of chicken soup, and water to the skillet; whisk vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes to eliminate lumps.
06 - Return patties to the skillet, spoon some gravy over them, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes until patties are fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
07 - Remove from heat and serve immediately.

# Extra Tips & Details:

01 - Substitute beef broth for French onion soup if preferred.