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Hamburger Steaks with Mushroom Gravy

A comforting dish featuring savory beef patties topped with rich mushroom gravy, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hamburger Steaks
  • 2 pounds ground beef Use lean ground beef for best results.
  • 1.5 cups Saltine crackers, crumbled Can substitute with breadcrumbs or gluten-free alternatives.
  • 1 cup milk (for beef mixture)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper (optional) Add for a bit of heat.
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour For coating patties.
  • to taste salt and freshly ground pepper To season the beef mixture.
For the Gravy
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup milk (for gravy)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crumbled crackers, milk, Italian herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Season generously with salt and pepper, then mix until well incorporated.
  3. Shape the beef mixture into patties about 0.5 inches thick.
  4. Lightly coat each patty in flour, shaking off any excess.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the patties for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden.
  6. Place the browned patties in the greased baking dish in a single layer.
Making the Gravy
  1. In another bowl, whisk the condensed cream of mushroom soup with the remaining cup of milk until smooth.
  2. Pour the gravy evenly over the steaks in the baking dish.
  3. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the gravy is bubbling and the steaks are cooked through.
  5. Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes before serving hot.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the oven or microwave. For freezing, ensure they're cooled before sealing in freezer-safe bags, lasting for about three months.