Grilled Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

Juicy hamburger steak grilled to perfection and topped with a savory caramelized onion gravy. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground beef (80% lean), yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 500 g ground beef (80% lean)
• 2 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) beef broth
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp, chopped (optional) fresh thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 500 g ground beef with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Mix gently to combine and shape into four oval patties about 1 inch thick.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness, then transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 3 tbsp butter. Add 2 medium thinly sliced yellow onions and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking slowly for 10-12 minutes until onions are golden brown and caramelized.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp all-purpose flour over the caramelized onions and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook the flour and form a roux.
5. Step 5: Gradually pour in 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) beef broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the gravy thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme if using, then return the hamburger patties to the skillet. Spoon the onion gravy over the patties and cook for another 2 minutes to reheat before serving.