Ingredients:
– 1 pound ground beef
– teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 onion, thinly sliced
– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 2 cups beef broth
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Shape the mixture into 4 patties.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meat patties and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they achieve a nice brown color (it’s okay if they’re not fully cooked). Transfer the browned patties to a plate, keeping the beef fat in the skillet.
3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until they turn golden brown and become softened, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and continue stirring constantly until the flour develops a nutty aroma and begins to brown. Gradually pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly, until the mixture simmers and starts to thicken.
5. Return the browned patties to the skillet. Let the mixture simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until the patties are fully heated through and the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
6. Serve the hamburger patties with the savory gravy and caramelized onions spooned generously over the top.
Enjoy this Southern Smothered Hamburger Steak, relishing the flavorful blend of seasoned patties and savory onion gravy!