Hamburger Steaks Tomato Gravy (Print Version)
Juicy hamburger patties cooked and topped with a rich tomato gravy seasoned with herbs and spices.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Hamburger Steaks
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1 pound ground beef
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
→ Tomato Gravy
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter (or bacon grease or reserved steak drippings)
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock or water)
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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14.5 ounce can Italian diced tomatoes (seasoned with basil, garlic, and oregano)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix gently by hand until seasoning is uniformly distributed without overworking the meat. Shape into four patties approximately ½ inch thick.
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Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat until hot. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until well seared. Remove patties onto a plate and reserve pan drippings by pouring them into a separate container. Patties will finish cooking in the gravy.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add 3 tablespoons of butter or reserved pan drippings to the pan. Sprinkle in flour and whisk continuously for 3-4 minutes until the roux turns golden brown.
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Slowly whisk in chicken stock, continuing to stir for 2-3 minutes until the gravy begins to thicken slightly but remains somewhat thin.
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Whisk in sugar, salt, and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning carefully, tasting to ensure balanced flavor with a noticeable pepper presence.
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Pour in diced tomatoes with juices. Increase heat to bring mixture to a gentle boil while whisking occasionally to assist thickening. Taste and adjust salt and pepper cautiously as mixture will be hot.
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Return hamburger steaks to the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes until steaks are fully cooked through and gravy has reduced and thickened to desired consistency.
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Plate hamburger steaks topped with tomato gravy. Suggested accompaniments include buttered egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
# Extra Tips & Details:
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Use the reserved drippings from the hamburger steaks instead of butter to deepen the flavor of the gravy, ensuring a total fat amount of 3 tablespoons.
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Avoid overworking the ground beef mixture to maintain tender steaks.