Pan-Seared Hamburger Steak with Onion Gravy

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

Juicy hamburger steak pan-seared and topped with a savory caramelized onion gravy, a comforting Filipino-inspired meal. This Filipino-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, white onion, finely chopped, egg 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
• 1 medium (150 g) white onion, finely chopped
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup (50 g) breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) beef broth
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, soak 1/2 cup breadcrumbs with 1/4 cup milk for 5 minutes until absorbed; add 500 g ground beef, 1 finely chopped medium white onion, 1 large egg, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; mix gently with hands until just combined.
2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into four 1/2-inch thick oval patties.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through; transfer to a plate and keep warm.
4. Step 4: To make the gravy, melt 2 tbsp butter in the same skillet over medium heat; add 2 tbsp all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for 2 minutes until golden and bubbling.
5. Step 5: Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups beef broth, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar; cook for 5-7 minutes until gravy thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Step 6: Return the patties to the skillet and spoon the onion gravy over them; simmer for 2 minutes to warm through before serving.