Description
This Hamburger Cream Steaks recipe offers juicy ground beef patties cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich, creamy dill sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner, the dish combines savory flavors and a luxurious texture ideal for family meals or special occasions.
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 and 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 and 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 ingredients are just combined to avoid tough patties.
- Shape the patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten gently to about 1/2 inch thickness. Set the shaped patties aside while preparing to cook.
- Cook the hamburger steaks: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until well browned and cooked through. Transfer the cooked patties to a clean plate and keep warm.
- Make the cream sauce: In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the finely diced small onion and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened. Add minced garlic and cook for about 20 seconds until fragrant.
- Thicken the sauce: Season the onion and garlic with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and whisk continuously, cooking until the flour lumps disappear.
- Add liquids and herbs: Lower the heat to medium-low. Gradually whisk in the low-sodium chicken stock, followed by heavy cream, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens evenly. Stir in 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill for flavor.
- Simmer with the patties: Nestle the cooked hamburger steaks back into the skillet with the cream sauce. Let everything simmer together for 4 to 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the patties to heat through.
- Final seasoning and garnish: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of fresh dill over the dish as a garnish before serving.
Notes
- For a leaner option, use 90% lean ground beef instead of regular ground beef.
- You can substitute fresh dill with 1 teaspoon dried dill if fresh is unavailable.
- To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour alternatives such as rice or almond flour.
- The sauce can be varied by using vegetable stock instead of chicken stock for a different flavor profile.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
