Description
A comforting and creamy hamburger steak dish featuring seasoned ground beef patties cooked to perfection and served with a rich, velvety dill cream sauce. Perfect for a hearty dinner that blends classic flavors with a touch of elegance.
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, egg, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat to keep the patties tender.
- Shape the hamburgers: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and flatten each ball to about 1/2 inch thickness to form hamburger steaks. Set aside while preparing to cook.
- Cook the hamburger steaks: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the hamburger steaks in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until they develop a brown crust and are cooked through. Remove the hamburgers from the skillet and transfer them onto a clean plate.
- Make the cream sauce: In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the finely diced small onion and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until golden and softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 20 seconds until fragrant.
- Thicken the sauce: Season the onion and garlic with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mixture and whisk vigorously to eliminate any lumps. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Add liquids and herbs: Slowly add the low-sodium chicken stock first, whisking continuously until smooth, then add the heavy cream while continuing to whisk. Allow the sauce to thicken while simmering gently. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the chopped fresh dill.
- Simmer with the hamburgers: Nestle the cooked hamburger steaks into the cream sauce. Let everything simmer together for 4 to 5 minutes to meld the flavors and heat through.
- Finish and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper as needed. Garnish with the remaining tablespoon of fresh dill and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute breadcrumbs and all-purpose flour with gluten-free alternatives.
- You can use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Adding a splash of white wine before the chicken stock can enhance the flavor of the sauce.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles to complete the meal.
- Fresh dill can be replaced with parsley or tarragon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
