Description
This Creamy Dill Hamburger Steaks recipe features tender ground beef patties cooked in a rich and velvety dill-infused cream sauce. Perfectly browned hamburger steaks are simmered in a luscious sauce made with onions, garlic, chicken stock, heavy cream, and fresh dill, creating a comforting and flavorful dish that can be served with mashed potatoes or your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Hamburger Steaks
- 1.3 pounds ground beef
- 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 large onion, finely diced or grated
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Cream Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Hamburger Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely diced or grated onion, heavy cream, egg, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid tough patties.
- Shape the Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and flatten to about 1/2 inch thickness. Set aside the formed patties.
- Cook the Hamburger Steaks: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the hamburger steaks for 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Transfer the cooked patties onto a clean plate and set aside.
- Make the Cream Sauce: In the same pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and cook until golden and softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 20 seconds until fragrant.
- Thicken the Sauce: Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Add the all-purpose flour, whisking continuously until the flour lumps disappear, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low, slowly whisk in the chicken stock, then the heavy cream, continuing to whisk until the sauce thickens.
- Add Fresh Dill: Stir in 1 tablespoon of the chopped fresh dill into the sauce for herby flavor.
- Simmer the Patties in Sauce: Nestle the cooked hamburger steaks into the cream sauce. Let everything simmer together for 4 to 5 minutes to meld flavors and heat through thoroughly.
- Final Seasoning and Garnish: Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with the remaining chopped fresh dill before serving for a fresh finish. Enjoy your Hamburger Cream Steaks!
Notes
- For best texture, mix the hamburger ingredients gently to avoid tough patties.
- You can substitute fresh dill with dried dill if fresh is unavailable, but reduce quantity by half as dried herbs are more potent.
- Serve the hamburger steaks with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Use low-sodium chicken stock to better control the salt level in the sauce.
- If preferred, heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, though it will be less rich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
