Oven Baked Hamburger Steaks

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef (85/15 or 80/20)
• 1 small finely minced sweet onion
• 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce or steak sauce
• 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs OR fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Gravy:
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter or salted butter
• 3 Tbsp all purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth or beef stock
• 1/4 tsp each salt and black pepper (adjust amount to taste)
• chopped fresh parsley for garnishing

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a large bowl combine the ground beef, onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined.

3. 3

   Form the mixture into 6 oval-shaped patties and place them in the prepared baking dish.

4. 4

   Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through and juices have run clear and collected in the pan.

5. 5

   Transfer the hamburger steaks to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.

6. 6

   On the stovetop in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour, stirring to combine for 1-2 minutes.

7. 7

   Whisk in pan dripping and beef stock. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer then lower the heat and let bubble and thicken for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Return the hamburger steaks to the baking dish and spoon the gravy over the top.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the top with fresh parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the gravy.