Hamburgers with Brown Gravy Total Comfort Food Aka Meat Cakes
Warm, hearty, and packed with rich, savory flavor, these Hamburgers with Brown Gravy—lovingly dubbed "Meat Cakes"—are the ultimate comfort food. Perfectly seasoned ground beef patties are combined with finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce, then browned to perfection and smothered in a luscious homemade brown gravy made from scratch. This quick and easy recipe uses simple ingredients like beef broth and soy sauce to create a silky, flavorful gravy that clings to every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is a nostalgic, home-cooked classic ideal for family dinners. Serve these juicy patties with a generous helping of mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles for a meal that’s equal parts cozy and satisfying. Indulge in the comforting flavors of these "Meat Cakes," and bring timeless joy to your dining table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil or butter
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter (for gravy)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until combined, but do not overmix.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into thick patties.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the cooking oil or butter. Once hot, place the patties in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Remove the patties and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and add 2 tablespoons of butter for the gravy. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes until a roux forms.
Slowly pour in the beef broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Add soy sauce and water, and continue cooking while whisking for 3-4 minutes until the gravy thickens.
Return the cooked hamburger patties to the skillet with the gravy. Spoon the gravy over the patties and let everything simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, with extra gravy on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.3 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 139 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 1234 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
