Real Southern Hamburger Steak

40 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, gently mix ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire.
  2. 2In a bowl, gently mix ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire.
  3. 3In a bowl, gently mix ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire.
  4. 4Shape into 4 oval patties (don’t overwork the meat).
  5. 5Shape into 4 oval patties (don’t overwork the meat).
  6. 6Shape into 4 oval patties (don’t overwork the meat).
  7. 7Lightly dredge in flour and shake off excess.
  8. 8Lightly dredge in flour and shake off excess.
  9. 9Lightly dredge in flour and shake off excess.
  10. 10Heat oil or bacon grease in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  11. 11Heat oil or bacon grease in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  12. 12Heat oil or bacon grease in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  13. 13Brown patties on both sides until deep golden. Remove and set aside.
  14. 14Brown patties on both sides until deep golden. Remove and set aside.
  15. 15Brown patties on both sides until deep golden. Remove and set aside.
  16. 16Lower heat to medium. Add butter if skillet is dry.
  17. 17Lower heat to medium. Add butter if skillet is dry.
  18. 18Lower heat to medium. Add butter if skillet is dry.
  19. 19Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until lightly browned.
  20. 20Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until lightly browned.
  21. 21Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until lightly browned.
  22. 22Slowly whisk in warm beef broth, scraping up every browned bit.
  23. 23Slowly whisk in warm beef broth, scraping up every browned bit.
  24. 24Slowly whisk in warm beef broth, scraping up every browned bit.
  25. 25Add black pepper and salt. Simmer until thick enough to coat a spoon.
  26. 26Add black pepper and salt. Simmer until thick enough to coat a spoon.
  27. 27Add black pepper and salt. Simmer until thick enough to coat a spoon.
  28. 28Return patties to the skillet.
  29. 29Return patties to the skillet.
  30. 30Return patties to the skillet.
  31. 31Spoon gravy over the top.
  32. 32Spoon gravy over the top.
  33. 33Spoon gravy over the top.
  34. 34Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until tender and fully cooked.
  35. 35Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until tender and fully cooked.
  36. 36Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until tender and fully cooked.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 cup flour (for light dredging)
  • 0.5 cup flour (for light dredging)
  • 0.5 cup flour (for light dredging)
  • 2 tbsp oil or bacon grease
  • 2 tbsp oil or bacon grease
  • 2 tbsp oil or bacon grease
  • Pan drippings
  • Pan drippings
  • Pan drippings
  • 2 tbsp butter (if needed)
  • 2 tbsp butter (if needed)
  • 2 tbsp butter (if needed)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cups warm beef broth
  • 2.5 cups warm beef broth
  • 2.5 cups warm beef broth
  • 3 cups warm beef broth
  • 3 cups warm beef broth
  • 3 cups warm beef broth
  • 1 tsp black pepper (Southern style = bold)
  • 1 tsp black pepper (Southern style = bold)
  • 1 tsp black pepper (Southern style = bold)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Salt, to taste

Equipment

bowlcast-iron skillet

Tips

  • Bacon grease = deeper flavor
  • Gravy should be THICK, not watery
  • Let it simmer low for tender patties
  • Even better the next day