Description
Hamburger Cream Steaks are a comforting and savory dish featuring seasoned ground beef patties simmered in a rich and creamy dill sauce. Perfect for a hearty meal, this recipe combines simple ingredients with a luscious cream sauce that elevates classic hamburger steaks to a delicious main course.
Ingredients
Scale
For the 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
For the 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, and egg. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Mix gently until ingredients are just combined to avoid overworking the meat.
- Shape the Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a ball, then flatten each ball into a patty about 1/2 inch thick. Set the patties aside while you prepare to cook them.
- Cook the Hamburger Steaks: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until they are browned and cooked through. Transfer the cooked patties onto a clean plate and set aside.
- Make the Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the finely diced small onion and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 20 seconds until fragrant.
- Thicken the Sauce: Season the mixture with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic; whisk continuously to dissolve lumps. Reduce heat to medium-low and gradually whisk in the low-sodium chicken stock, then the heavy cream. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
- Add Fresh Dill and Simmer: Stir in 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill into the sauce. Gently nestle the hamburger steaks back into the sauce. Let everything simmer together for 4 to 5 minutes to meld the flavors and heat the patties through.
- Serve and Garnish: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of fresh dill before serving. Enjoy your creamy hamburger steaks!
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat ground beef or substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- If you prefer a gluten-free meal, replace breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs and use gluten-free flour or cornstarch for the sauce thickening.
- To enhance flavor, sauté the hamburger patties in butter instead of oil for richer taste.
- Make sure not to overmix the ground beef mixture to keep the patties tender.
- The sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
