Hearty Hamburger Steak with Mushroom and Red Wine Gravy Recipe
This classic Hamburger Steak recipe features juicy ground beef patties cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich mushroom gravy with red wine and fresh thyme. A comforting, hearty dish that’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Patties
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ large onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
For Cooking & Gravy
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ large onion, sliced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 1½ cups low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- Form the Patties: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, finely chopped onion, breadcrumbs, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly with your hands until ingredients are evenly distributed, then shape the mixture into 6 even patties.
- Brown the Patties: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove patties from skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Cook Onions and Vegetables: In the same skillet, add sliced onion and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Cook until the onions soften and become translucent. Add minced garlic, sliced cremini mushrooms, and fresh thyme sprigs. Sauté everything together for about a minute to release flavors.
- Make the Gravy Base: Stir in all-purpose flour, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet mixture, combining well until it forms a paste-like consistency, coating the vegetables evenly.
- Simmer the Gravy: Pour in the red wine and low-sodium beef broth, increase heat to high to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Stir continuously as the gravy thickens, letting the flavors meld together for a rich sauce.
- Combine Patties with Gravy: Nestle the browned patties back into the gravy in the skillet. Let them cook together for another 5 minutes so the patties absorb some of the savory sauce and finish cooking.
Notes
- Use fresh thyme for the best flavor, but dried thyme can work in a pinch. Reduce to about 1 teaspoon if substituting dried.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs and flour with gluten-free alternatives.
- For a richer gravy, sear mushrooms separately in butter before adding to the skillet.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, simmer it a little longer before returning patties to the pan.
Keywords: hamburger steak, ground beef patties, mushroom gravy, stovetop recipe, comfort food, easy dinner
