Description
A hearty, one-pan comfort food dish featuring seared ground beef patties baked in a rich, savory gravy with caramelized onions. This rustic recipe is simple to make, kid-approved, and perfect for cold nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (divided)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix gently and form into four equal patties, about half an inch thick.
- Lightly coat each patty with the remaining 1 tablespoon of flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter. Once melted and foaming, sear patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove patties and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add sliced onions to the same pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and golden brown.
- Sprinkle remaining flour over onions and stir for 1 minute. Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring constantly. Add Worcestershire sauce and stir until mixture thickens slightly.
- Return patties to the pan, nestling them into the gravy. Spoon some gravy over the top of each patty.
- Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the meat to avoid tough patties. Ensure the pan is hot before searing to get a good crust. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after baking to retain juices. For gluten-free, swap flour for a gluten-free blend or cornstarch. For dairy-free, use olive oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy a
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
Keywords: Amish hamburger steak, one-pan dinner, comfort food, ground beef recipe, cast iron skillet, hearty dinner, family meals