Cracker Barrel Hamburger Steak
Bring the iconic taste of Cracker Barrel to your kitchen with our Hamburger Steak recipe! Recreate the hearty goodness of this classic dish for a delicious, home-cooked experience.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ⅓ cup flour
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 white onion
Ingredients for Garlic Butter Sauce:
- ¼ cup softened butter
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ¼ cup soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, onion powder, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well using your fingertips.
- Form about six patties, shaping them to about half an inch thickness.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for approximately 4 minutes on each side.
- Place cooked patties on a plate lined with paper towels and keep warm in the oven on the lowest heat setting.
- Slice the white onion into thin rounds and caramelize in the same pan over medium-low heat. Stir continuously for even caramelization.
- For the sauce, check the pan's grease level and add butter if needed. Stir in flour until slightly browned, then add beef broth. Stir continuously until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Place hamburger steaks on a serving plate. Top each patty with caramelized onions and the prepared gravy.
Notes
- For variations, try topping the patties with garlic butter and soy sauce, adding bacon to the mixture, or incorporating sautéed mushrooms into the gravy.
- Store leftover hamburger steaks in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze the sauce and patties separately for up to two months.