Description
Hamburger Cream Steaks are a comforting and flavorful dish featuring seasoned ground beef patties cooked to juicy perfection and smothered in a rich, creamy dill sauce. This recipe blends simple ingredients into a satisfying meal perfect for dinner.
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 the ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely diced onion, heavy cream, egg, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the meat.
- Shape the Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and flatten them to about 1/2 inch thickness. Set aside while you prepare the sauce.
- Cook the Hamburger Steaks: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Transfer the cooked patties to a clean plate and set aside.
- Make the Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the diced small onion and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 20 seconds until fragrant.
- Thicken the Sauce: Season the onion and garlic with kosher salt and black pepper. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and whisk constantly until the flour lumps dissolve. Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly add the chicken stock while whisking to prevent lumps.
- Add Cream and Dill: Pour in the heavy cream gradually while whisking continuously until the sauce thickens. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the chopped fresh dill.
- Simmer with Patties: Nestle the cooked hamburger steaks back into the skillet with the sauce. Let everything simmer together gently for 4 to 5 minutes so the patties absorb the flavors. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of fresh dill over the top for a fresh finish. Serve the hamburger cream steaks hot with the creamy dill sauce.
Notes
- Use freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs and use a gluten-free flour blend for the sauce.
- If fresh dill is unavailable, dried dill can be used but use half the quantity to avoid overpowering the sauce.
- Do not overmix the hamburger meat mixture to keep the patties tender.
- The sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently; if it thickens too much, stir in a little extra cream or stock to loosen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
