Description
Hamburger Cream Steaks are a comforting and flavorful dish featuring seasoned ground beef patties cooked to perfection and served in a rich, creamy dill sauce. Perfect for a satisfying dinner, this recipe balances savory meat with a luscious sauce that elevates a classic comfort food.
Ingredients
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Hamburger Steaks
- 1.3 pounds ground beef
- 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 large onion, finely diced or grated
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Cream Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the hamburger mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely diced or grated onion, heavy cream, egg, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid compacting the meat.
- Shape the patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each into a ball, then flatten to about 1/2 inch thickness. Set aside on a plate.
- Cook the hamburgers: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the hamburger steaks for 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a clean plate.
- Make the cream sauce: In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the diced small onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 20 seconds until fragrant.
- Thicken the sauce: Season the onion and garlic with salt and pepper. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously until any lumps dissolve and the mixture is smooth.
- Add liquids and dill: Lower the heat to medium-low. Gradually add the low-sodium chicken stock while whisking constantly, followed by the heavy cream. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens smoothly. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the chopped fresh dill.
- Simmer with patties: Nestle the cooked hamburger steaks back into the sauce. Let everything simmer together gently for 4 to 5 minutes to meld flavors and heat through.
- Season and garnish: Taste and adjust seasoning with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper as needed. Garnish with the remaining tablespoon of fresh dill before serving. Enjoy your creamy hamburger steaks!
Notes
- Use freshly grated onion to keep the patties juicy without adding extra moisture.
- Do not overmix the ground beef to keep the hamburger steaks tender.
- The sauce can be thickened further by cooking longer or adding a slurry of flour and water if necessary.
- Fresh dill can be substituted with parsley if unavailable, though flavor will differ.
- For a richer sauce, substitute chicken stock with beef stock for a deeper flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
