Description
Hamburger Cream Steaks is a comforting dish featuring seasoned ground beef patties cooked to perfection in a rich, creamy dill sauce. This hearty meal combines the savory flavors of pan-fried hamburger steaks with a luscious cream sauce enhanced by fresh dill, onions, and garlic, perfect for a satisfying dinner for four.
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 to avoid tough patties.
- Shape the Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and flatten to about 1/2 inch thickness. Set aside the formed patties.
- Cook the Hamburger Steaks: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the hamburger steaks for 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Transfer the cooked patties onto a clean plate and set aside.
- Make the Cream Sauce: In the same pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and cook until golden and softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 20 seconds until fragrant.
- Thicken the Sauce: Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Add the all-purpose flour, whisking continuously until the flour lumps disappear, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low, slowly whisk in the chicken stock, then the heavy cream, continuing to whisk until the sauce thickens.
- Add Fresh Dill: Stir in 1 tablespoon of the chopped fresh dill into the sauce for herby flavor.
- Simmer the Patties in Sauce: Nestle the cooked hamburger steaks into the cream sauce. Let everything simmer together for 4 to 5 minutes to meld flavors and heat through thoroughly.
- Final Seasoning and Garnish: Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with the remaining chopped fresh dill before serving for a fresh finish. Enjoy your Hamburger Cream Steaks!
Notes
- For a lower-fat option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey and use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- If chicken stock is unavailable, beef broth or vegetable stock works well in the sauce.
- To add extra flavor, consider incorporating a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce into the hamburger mixture.
- Breadcrumbs can be substituted with crushed crackers or oats for different textures.
- Ensure not to overmix the hamburger mixture to keep the patties tender.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or buttered noodles to complete the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
