Description
This comforting recipe features juicy hamburger steaks cooked to perfection and served in a rich, creamy dill sauce. Made with ground beef, onions, and breadcrumbs, the patties are pan-fried then simmered in a flavorful sauce combining garlic, dill, and cream for a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
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Hamburger Steaks
- 1.3 pounds ground beef
- 4 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 yellow onion – grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 egg
Creamy Dill Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion – diced
- 2 garlic cloves – minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp chopped dill, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Prepare hamburger mixture: Grate the onion into a large bowl. Add the ground beef, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, and egg. Mix with your hands gently until just combined to avoid overworking the meat.
- Shape the steaks: Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball, then press down with your palm or a spatula to form patties about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick. Set aside.
- Chop aromatics: Finely dice the remaining onion, mince the garlic cloves, and chop the dill. These will be used for the sauce.
- Cook hamburger steaks: Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the hamburger steaks and cook for 5 minutes on the first side until browned, then flip and cook another 5 minutes until browned on the other side. Transfer the steaks to a plate to rest.
- Make the sauce base: Reduce heat to low and add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant and softened. Stir in salt, black pepper, and flour, mixing well to form a roux.
- Build the sauce: Slowly pour in the chicken broth while scraping up browned bits from the skillet bottom with a wooden spoon. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Add cream and dill: Stir in the heavy cream and chopped dill. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then simmer for 1-2 minutes until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Finish cooking steaks in sauce: Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet with the sauce. Simmer for 5-6 minutes until the patties are fully cooked through and heated.
- Serve: Garnish with additional chopped dill and freshly grated black pepper. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For best results, avoid overmixing the ground beef mixture to keep the patties tender.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, but cook until fully done.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer a few extra minutes before returning the steaks to the pan.
- Breadcrumbs can be replaced with crushed crackers or oats if needed.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables to complete the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
