Description
Juicy hamburger steaks cooked to perfection and simmered in a rich, creamy dill sauce that elevates this classic comfort dish into a flavorful family favorite.
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 – more for serving
Instructions
- Make the hamburger steaks: In a large bowl, grate the onion and combine it with ground beef, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, heavy cream, and egg. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a ball. Flatten each ball to about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thickness using your palm or a spatula. Set aside.
- Prepare sauce ingredients: Finely dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the dill for the sauce while the steaks rest.
- Cook the hamburger steaks: Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add the hamburger steaks and cook for 5 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked through. Transfer the steaks to a clean plate and set aside.
- Make the creamy dill sauce: Reduce heat to low and in the same skillet add minced garlic and diced onion. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper, and flour, and cook briefly until incorporated. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet, and simmer for 2 minutes to thicken.
- Add cream and dill: Stir in heavy cream and chopped dill. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Simmer steaks in sauce: Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet with the sauce and simmer for 5-6 minutes to heat through and ensure the centers are no longer raw. Garnish with extra chopped dill and freshly grated black pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a lower fat version, use lean ground beef and substitute some heavy cream with milk or a lower fat alternative, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Breadcrumbs help bind the patties but can be replaced with oats for a gluten-free option.
- If you prefer a stronger dill flavor, add more chopped dill both during cooking and as a garnish.
- The sauce can be prepared in advance and reheated gently to serve with freshly cooked steaks.
- Ensure not to overmix the meat mixture to keep the patties tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
