These onion burger steaks smothered in an easy brown gravy are just the ticket for a simple, comforting dinner recipe!
It’s Christmas break, y’all. That means my children are home with me full time. Multiply that times rainy weather and Christmas excitement, and you’ve got a house full of mayhem. I don’t know if I’m going to survive the next two weeks! I actually have a babysitter with them now so I can get some work done, like taking photos of these tasty hamburger steaks.
Yesterday I took the kids to the grocery store in the rain, which I thought would be an ordeal, but it wasn’t too bad because it was pretty empty in the store. No one wants to shop in the rain! I got groceries for a few dinners including turkey burgers, but when it came time to cook, I realized I forgot lettuce and tomato. I wasn’t going to serve a plate of burger patties with french fries, so I had to make last-minute changes.
Fortunately, I found a bag of frozen green beans, and everybody knows that green beans go great with meat and gravy. That’s when I decided to make onion burger steaks instead of cheeseburgers. These fork tender patties are an easy and less expensive option than actual steaks. I used half an onion in the burgers and the other half in the green beans. I don’t have a recipe for the beans, but just saute a chopped slice of bacon with the diced onion until most of the fat is rendered. Pour in the green beans (still frozen), and add about a half cup of water and salt to taste. Stir them up with the bacon and onions. Put a lid on, and reduce heat to low. Cook them while you make the burgers, and they should be done at the same time. Easy. Peasy.
Need help making gravy? I have a video showing you how right here. That’s easy too. This whole meal is great for when you have a pound of ground turkey or beef on hand but don’t know what to make. Burgers with gravy are an always welcome dinner at our place. I hope you enjoy them too!
Onion Burger Steaks with Brown Gravy
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Stir together all burger ingredients. Shape into four thick patties.
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Spray a skillet with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Cook burgers approximately 7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
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In same pan over same heat, add oil and flour. Whisk together, and cook, stirring constantly about 2-3 minutes until light brown. Slowly whisk in broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan as you go. Whisk constantly and add broth a little at a time until smooth.
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Stir milk and salt and pepper into the gravy, and bring to a simmer. Pour gravy through a mesh strainer into a serving dish to remove the large pieces of onion and pan scrapings. Serve burgers smothered in gravy.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
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Angela says
Dang; this was good! Made it with turkey and we loved it. So flavorful. Thank you for this recipe.
Melody says
The ritz strawberry cheesecake bites are awesome.
Andi Gleeson says
Thanks so much, Melody!
Liz says
Thanks for the nice recipes, Andi
Cathy Trochelman says
I feel your pain – it’s complete mayhem around here, too! Can’t wait to try this carb-free recipe…it looks delicious!
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you, Cathy! I’m still feeling like I’m not caught up after the break. We’ll get there! :)
Chandra@The Plaid & Paisley Kitchen says
Oh my gosh these remind me of my childhood! My mom would make something very similar to this and she called them sizzle burgers. I love the brown gravy you made!
Andi Gleeson says
I love when I make something that reminds someone of home. Sizzle burgers is such a fun name! Thanks, Chandra!
Nutmeg Nanny says
This dish looks so hearty and comforting. Plus that gravy….yum!
Andi Gleeson says
You can never go wrong with gravy amirite? Love it!! Thank you, Brandy!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
You just can’t go wrong with a burger smothered in homemade gravy! :) This looks delicious.
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
The perfect burger for a rainy day – comfort food at it’s finest, Andi!
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you, Melanie!! :)
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
Yum! This looks like total comfort food.
Andi Gleeson says
Thanks so much, Lauren!
Meg @ With Salt and Wit says
I have never had burgers with gravy but now I need to try it out soon! Because let’s be real..gravy makes everything better!
Andi Gleeson says
YES! Everything is better with gravy!! Thank you, Meg :)
Judy Thurston says
Andi, I was wondering with the cheesy spagetti recipe could i use canned chicken instead of regular chicken? Please Reply back ASAP! Thank-You!
Andi Gleeson says
Hi, Judy! Sure canned chicken will work great :)