Pan-Seared Beef Hamburger Steak with Mushroom Gravy

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

Juicy pan-seared hamburger steak served with a rich, savory mushroom gravy that elevates this comforting classic. This american-inspired beef ready in about 35 minutes pairs ground beef (80% lean), onion, finely chopped, bread crumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 200 g button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 500 g ground beef, 1 small finely chopped onion, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, then form into four evenly sized patties.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove patties and keep warm.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp butter, 200 g sliced button mushrooms, and 1 minced garlic clove. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are browned and softened.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp all-purpose flour over mushrooms and stir to coat, cooking for 1 minute to remove raw flour taste.
5. Step 5: Slowly pour in 1 cup beef broth and 1 tsp soy sauce while stirring constantly, simmering for 5 minutes until the gravy thickens. Stir in 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves.
6. Step 6: Return the beef patties to the skillet and spoon mushroom gravy over the top. Simmer together for 2 minutes to meld flavors before serving hot.